Meet Xavier Sotomayor | Amigos Tutoring Founder

We had the good fortune of connecting with Xavier Sotomayor and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Xavier, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
My thought process behind opening a business: I had previously owned a successful gym but reached a point where I felt stuck and didn’t know how to scale it. I wanted to apply the same values—kindness, professionalism, and results—to something new that was more need-based and life-changing. That’s when the idea of kids tutoring came up—actually suggested by two friends who were college professors. I built the business plan, launched it, and grew the company on my own while learning everything about the tutoring world.

What should our readers know about your business?
When it comes to my business venture, what really sets us apart is a few key things. First, our name—Amigos Tutoring—says a lot. We specifically serve the Hispanic community, especially in areas where help is needed most. We sponsor Title 1 schools, which are low-income and underserved. These are families a lot of big franchise tutoring companies avoid, but I understand them—I was one of them. I relate to that experience deeply.

Second, it’s about professionalism and organization. I didn’t want to be another daycare or aftercare. I wanted our tutors to be the most professional, best dressed, and in the cleanest, most structured environments. What I’ve learned is people value the small things—done consistently. And when done right, those small things make a big business scalable.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If someone’s visiting, the first thing I’d do is get a feel for what they enjoy. Most of my friends are into comedy, fitness, and being active, so in Miami, there’s plenty to do. Friday night, I’d take them to an improv or stand-up show at Just the Funny in Coral Gables. Saturday would be a beach day, followed by checking out any events in Brickell—live music, food, or just the vibe. Sunday, if they’re into fitness, we’d do a sunrise run and hit an event like Coffee & Chill or Pups & Chill. If not, they can sleep in, and we’ll meet up later to eat out or cook something at home.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Big shoutout to my parents. Growing up, they pushed me into group sports, camps, and activities—even when I didn’t want to go because I was insecure and felt like I didn’t fit in. But it taught me how to understand others, different cultures, emotions, and backgrounds. They always emphasized kindness and helping others, whether we had the resources or not. That shaped my core values. They also pushed me hard with school, which I hated, but it taught me discipline—doing hard things even when you don’t want to. That’s the reality of business too. I’m still learning, but I owe them a lot. 🙏

Website: https://AmigosTutoring.com

Instagram: Amigos_Tutoring

Image Credits
The group photo is me with my staff

The photo standing next to the lady on my right hand side is the mayor of Miami, Cristy Fraga

The picture is standing in front of one of the locations windows is me and my mother Mayte Sotomayor