
ApproveThis manages your SzybkiSMS Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Phone
When Paperwork Meets Real-World Action
Let’s cut through the corporate speak: approvals suck when they’re slow, and communication fails when it’s stuck in email threads. That’s why pairing ApproveThis’ approval automation with SzybkiSMS’ global messaging isn’t just smart – it’s borderline unfair to your competitors. We’re talking about turning "waiting for sign-off" into immediate action through SMS/MMS, without drowning in software licenses or complicated setups.
How This Duo Actually Works
ApproveThis handles the decision-making bureaucracy. SzybkiSMS shoots those decisions (or requests) into the real world via text. Connect them through Zapier, and you’ve got a system where:
- Critical messages trigger approval workflows automatically
- Approval decisions blast out as SMS/MMS within seconds
The kicker? Your approvers don’t need SzybkiSMS accounts. Just their phone numbers. That’s huge when dealing with clients or field teams who shouldn’t need another login.
Real Scenarios, Real Results
1. Customer Support Escalations That Don’t Drop the Ball
Picture this: A VIP client texts a complaint via your SzybkiSMS line at 8PM. With our integration:
- The message auto-creates an ApproveThis request
- Your support manager gets an SMS alert
- They approve a compensation offer directly from their phone
- SzybkiSMS automatically sends the resolution via MMS (voucher image + text)
Field service companies use this to approve emergency dispatches. No more waiting for office hours.
2. Procurement Without the Paper Trail
Your warehouse manager texts a photo of a broken forklift to the SzybkiSMS number. The integration:
- Starts an approval workflow for repair vs. replace
- Routes to facilities, finance, and ops via ApproveThis
- Each approver gets SMS reminders with approval links
- Final decision MMS goes to vendor and maintenance team
Manufacturing teams cut equipment downtime by 40% with this setup. Approval thresholds in ApproveThis auto-approve small repairs, only escalating big spends.
3. Sales Contracts That Close Before Lunch
Deal’s ready, but the client’s CEO is traveling. Your AE sends the contract via SzybkiSMS. Integration magic:
- Clicking the SMS link starts an ApproveThis workflow
- Legal reviews via email (no app access needed)
- Approved? Client gets MMS with DocuSign link + celebratory GIF
- Denied? Sales director gets an SMS alert to re-engage
Media agencies use this to approve rush ad buys. 23% faster closes according to their ops teams.
Setup That Won’t Make You Hate Tech
1. Zapier Connection: Hook up ApproveThis and SzybkiSMS in Zapier (15 minutes max)
2. Trigger Points: Pick when texts should start approvals (inbound keywords, specific numbers)
3. Approval Rules: Set who needs to approve what in ApproveThis (pro tip: use approval groups for regions/teams)
4. Messaging Templates: Pre-write SMS/MMS responses for approvals/denials
5. Test Drive: Send a test text, watch it route, approve, and trigger the auto-response
Biggest time-saver? ApproveThis’ vacation delegation. Approvers OOO? Workflows auto-adjust without you lifting a finger.
Why This Isn’t Just Another Integration
Most app combos just shuffle data. This one actually changes how decisions happen:
For Exec Teams: Get MMS summaries of high-stakes approvals (mergers, budget shifts) with one-tap approve/deny. No more “I didn’t see the email.”
For Operations: Machine down? Text a photo, get repair approval via SMS, auto-notify vendors. Downtime costs drop hard.
For Customer-Facing Teams: Escalate urgent client texts to approvers instantly. Show customers you’re responsive, not bureaucratic.
And because ApproveThis handles conditional logic, you’re not spamming execs with every $50 request. Set thresholds that make sense, escalate intelligently.
The Nuts and Bolts You Care About
Cost Saver: Approvers don’t need SzybkiSMS seats. Huge when using external partners.
Security: ApproveThis keeps an audit trail; SzybkiSMS handles encrypted messaging.
Global Reach: Send approval updates via SMS worldwide – critical for supply chain or remote teams.
No Coding: If you can set up a Zapier trigger, you’re golden.
Mobile-First: Approvers click SMS links to review full details in ApproveThis – no app install needed.
Let’s Get Real About Limits
This isn’t a mind-reading AI. It’s a workflow hammer for your approval nails:
- SMS approvals work for clear-cut decisions, not nuanced debates
- MMS is great for visual context (damage photos, charts)
- Zapier handles the basics – for complex logic, use ApproveThis’ built-in conditions
- Not a replacement for contracts – but gets them signed faster
But when you need to turn a text message into immediate action? There’s no better combo.
Your Move
If you’re still manually forwarding approval emails or playing phone tag, you’re bleeding time. The setup’s simpler than your last team-building exercise, and the impact? Actual revenue.
Start with a free ApproveThis trial, grab your SzybkiSMS account, and build your first Zap. Within hours, you’ll see why companies running 50-5,000 employees are killing it with this combo.
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Best Approval Workflows for SzybkiSMS
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for SzybkiSMS
Create approval requests for new inbound messages
When a new inbound message is received via SzybkiSMS, this integration creates an approval request in ApproveThis to streamline message verification. It automatically initiates an approval process to facilitate timely decisions. *Note: Configure filters as needed to target specific messages.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Inbound Message
Triggers when a new message is received on your SzybkiSMS account via the MO Service.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Send SMS for new approval requests
When a new approval request is initiated in ApproveThis, this automation sends an SMS using SzybkiSMS to alert stakeholders. It ensures immediate communication and faster response times in the approval process. *Note: Ensure recipient phone numbers are configured correctly.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Send SMS
Send a new SMS message.
Send MMS for approved or denied requests
When an approval request is completed in ApproveThis, this integration sends an MMS via SzybkiSMS to notify relevant parties. It provides a visual notification for key approval outcomes. *Note: MMS may require additional recipient info setup.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Send MMS
Send a new MMS message.
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