Lofton Approved: Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What is Lofton Approved?

Lofton Approved is a business coaching firm founded by Mike Lofton that helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives scale their businesses, improve leadership, and achieve sustainable growth through proven systems and accountability.

Who is Mike Lofton?

Mike Lofton is the founder and CEO of Lofton Approved. With 20+ years of corporate leadership, executive management, and entrepreneurial experience, he helps business owners make the transition from working in their business to leading it strategically.

What makes Lofton Approved different from other business coaches?

Most coaches give generic advice and disappear when implementation gets hard. Lofton Approved stays engaged with you through real-world execution, building systems, and holding you accountable until results are achieved.

Where is Lofton Approved based?

Lofton Approved is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, but serves clients across the United States through virtual coaching, on-site intensives, and hybrid programs.

Executive Coaching

What is executive coaching?

Executive coaching focuses on helping leaders develop CEO-level skills, decision-making frameworks, and executive presence so they can run their business strategically rather than reactively.

Who should consider executive coaching?

It’s ideal for CEOs, business owners, and executives who feel like bottlenecks in their own organizations, struggle to scale effectively, or want to transition from managing to leading at a higher level.

What results can I expect from executive coaching?

Clients typically see stronger decision-making, improved team performance, greater executive presence, and the ability to scale without burning out or losing control.

Business Growth Coaching

What is business growth coaching?

Business growth coaching helps companies scale profitably by building systems that support revenue growth, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

When is the right time to invest in growth coaching?

You’re ready if you have consistent revenue, but your systems feel strained, your profitability could be stronger, or you want to scale without chaos.

What ROI can I expect from growth coaching?

Most clients see a 2–4x return within 12 months through higher profit margins, efficiency gains, and sustainable revenue increases.

Accountability Coaching

What is accountability coaching?

Accountability coaching ensures that your strategic plans actually get implemented. It provides structured check-ins, progress tracking, and external accountability so you follow through.

Why does external accountability work?

Research shows people are 65% more likely to hit goals when they commit to someone else, and up to 95% more likely when they have regular accountability check-ins.

Who is accountability coaching right for?

It’s perfect for business owners who start strong but lose momentum, struggle with prioritization, or want consistent progress without falling into the start-stop cycle.

General Questions

What is Lofton Approved and how does it help business owners?

Lofton Approved is a business coaching and leadership consulting service created by Mike Lofton, a former corporate executive with years of real-world leadership experience. We help entrepreneurs and executives break through growth barriers, create scalable systems, and achieve sustainable success.

Who is Mike Lofton and why should I trust his guidance?

Mike Lofton has led multi-million-dollar divisions, built high-performing teams, and experienced entrepreneurship firsthand. His honest, results-driven coaching gives you actionable strategies to grow with confidence.

What makes Lofton Approved different from other business coaching programs?

We go beyond theory. Lofton Approved offers personalized strategies, accountability, and hands-on implementation support—so you’re not left figuring it out alone.

How do I get started with Lofton Approved?

Start by booking a free 30-minute strategy session. There’s no sales pitch—just honest feedback about your business challenges and the next steps to reach your goals.

Operations Coaching

What is operations coaching?

Operations coaching builds systems and teams that run without constant owner involvement. It focuses on decision distribution, workflow optimization, and performance tracking.

What results can I expect from operations coaching?

Clients often reclaim 15–25 hours per week, reduce crises by 50–80%, and achieve smoother operations with stronger team autonomy.

How do I know if I’m ready for operations coaching?

You’re ready if you have at least 5–8 employees, feel stuck answering every question, and want your business to run without micromanagement.

Communication Coaching

What is communication coaching?

Communication coaching strengthens your ability to lead through words. It focuses on clarity, influence, executive presence, presentation mastery, and handling difficult conversations.

Who should consider communication coaching?

Executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who rely on influencing others, leading teams, presenting to clients, or navigating high-stakes conversations.

What results can I expect from communication coaching?

Clients typically see 60–85% improvement in presentation effectiveness, 70% faster conflict resolution, and significantly higher proposal acceptance rates.

Leadership Development

What is leadership development coaching?

Leadership development coaching helps managers become leaders that people actually want to follow by focusing on vision, people development, decision-making systems, culture, and executive presence.

How do I know if I need leadership development coaching?

You’re ready if you lead or want to lead a team, care about developing others, and want to shift from managing tasks to creating lasting leadership impact.

What ROI can I expect from leadership development coaching?

Most clients report a 4–12x ROI through improved team engagement, lower turnover, greater productivity, and faster career advancement.

So... What Are You Going to Do About It?

You can keep doing what you've been doing and hope things change. Or you can make the decision that successful entrepreneurs make: invest in getting the support you need to breakthrough to your next level.

30-minute strategy session. No sales pitch. Just honest feedback about your business and what it will take to get where you want to go.