Why Approval Automation Matters for Modern Teams
Businesses using Centrico already understand the value of organized contact management - but what happens when critical decisions about those contacts get stuck in email threads or Slack channels? ApproveThis solves this challenge by adding structured approval workflows to Centrico's contact management capabilities through Zapier integration. Together, these platforms create closed-loop processes where contact creation, verification, and action happen faster than manual methods allow.
Consider a marketing agency onboarding new clients. Their Centrico contacts might include stakeholders from both the agency and client organizations. With ApproveThis integrated, any team member can trigger approval workflows directly from Centrico data - like verifying contract terms or approving campaign budgets - without switching platforms. Decision-makers receive email notifications with one-click approval options, while the system automatically updates both Centrico records and internal project trackers.
Three Ways to Connect Centrico with ApproveThis
1. Automated Lead Verification
When sales teams add new prospects to Centrico, ApproveThis can automatically initiate qualification checks. A manufacturing company might configure approvals for high-value leads requiring manager sign-off before pursuing. Approvers receive the prospect's Centrico profile alongside custom approval criteria through email, with no need to log into either system.
2. Client Onboarding Coordination
Service businesses can turn approved Centrico contacts into kickoff tasks. Imagine a law firm where new client intake in Centrico triggers document collection approvals. Paralegals receive automated requests for specific files through ApproveThis, with due dates synced to the contact's Centrico timeline.
3. Compliance Auditing
Financial institutions benefit from tying Centrico contact updates to approval trails. When a banker modifies a high-net-worth client's risk profile in Centrico, ApproveThis can require dual approval from compliance officers. All decisions are logged with timestamps and comments directly in the approval record.
Implementation Made Simple
Connecting Centrico with ApproveThis takes under 15 minutes through Zapier. Start by creating a Zapier account if you don't have one, then:
Step 1: In Zapier, choose Centrico as your trigger app. Select either "New Contact" or "Contact Updated" events based on your workflow needs.
Step 2: Connect ApproveThis as your action app. Map critical Centrico fields like contact name, company, and custom properties to your approval request template.
Step 3: Configure approval rules in ApproveThis - set thresholds for auto-approval, designate backup approvers, and establish escalation paths for delayed decisions.
Test your integration by creating a sample Centrico contact to trigger an approval request. Refine field mappings if needed, then activate the workflow.
Team-Specific Advantages
Sales Teams
Reduce deal cycle times by attaching approval workflows to Centrico opportunity stages. Example: Automatically request discount approvals when deals exceed 15% margin reduction, pulling real-time CRM data into the approval request.
Marketing Teams
Accelerate campaign launches by linking Centrico contact lists to budget approvals. An ecommerce company could trigger vendor contract approvals when adding new influencer contacts to Centrico, with calculated fields automatically comparing campaign budgets to historical ROI data.
Operations Teams
Maintain compliance by requiring approvals for Centrico contact record changes. Healthcare providers might audit patient contact information updates through ApproveThis, ensuring HIPAA-compliant modification tracking without manual oversight.
Key Differentiators
Unlike basic approval add-ons, ApproveThis brings enterprise-grade functionality to Centrico workflows without complex setup:
External Approvals: Clients or partners can approve requests via email without Centrico licenses - ideal for agencies managing multiple client stakeholders.
Conditional Routing: Automatically escalate overdue approvals while maintaining a clean audit trail. Approval thresholds let you auto-approve routine requests while flagging exceptions for review.
Real-Time Sync: Approved contacts in Centrico immediately reflect decision statuses, while denials trigger follow-up tasks through connected apps.
Real-World Impact
A regional bank using Centrico and ApproveThis reduced commercial loan approval times from 72 hours to 8 hours by:
1. Triggering credit checks automatically when loan officer contacts reach specific Centrico pipeline stages
2. Routing approvals hierarchically based on loan amount thresholds
3. Updating Centrico contact records with approval terms and next steps
Meanwhile, a marketing automation firm eliminated missed client deadlines by:
• Linking Centrico client contacts to project approval workflows
• Using calculated fields to compare requested revisions against SLA terms
• Automatically notifying clients of approval delays via their preferred Centrico contact methods
Getting Started
To implement these workflows:
1. Create your ApproveThis account (free trial available)
2. Connect to Centrico via Zapier
3. Build your first approval trigger in under 10 minutes
For complex implementations, request a custom demo showing how ApproveThis handles your specific Centrico use cases. Our team will walk through multi-department approval chains, compliance requirements, and integration with your existing tech stack.
Final Considerations
While setting up approvals, remember:
• Start with high-impact, repetitive processes like client onboarding or contract renewals
• Use ApproveThis' vacation delegation to avoid approval bottlenecks during holidays
• Leverage calculated fields to auto-approve requests under predefined thresholds
Avoid over-engineering initial workflows - focus on replacing one manual approval process completely before expanding integration depth. Most teams see ROI within 30 days through reduced follow-up emails and faster cycle times.
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Best Approval Workflows for Centrico
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Centrico
Create Centrico contacts for new approval requests
When a new approval request is initiated in ApproveThis, this automation creates a contact in Centrico. It helps capture potential leads directly from approval workflows, saving time on manual entry. *Note: Ensure that the required fields for creating contacts in Centrico are mapped accordingly.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create Contact
Create a contact.
Create approval requests for new Centrico contacts
Automatically create an approval request in ApproveThis when a new contact is added in Centrico. This automation ensures contacts are verified quickly and consistently. *Note: Confirm that approval workflows in ApproveThis are configured to accept new contact data.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Contacts
Triggers when a new contacts is created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create Centrico entities for approved requests
When an approval in ApproveThis is completed, this automation creates a new entity in Centrico. It streamlines follow-up processes by turning approved requests into actionable items. *Note: Validate field mappings between systems to ensure data integrity.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Create an Entity
Creates an entity
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