ApproveThis manages your ShopSTR Integration approvals.

Why This Integration Isn't Just Another Tech Band-Aid

Let's cut through the SaaS noise: ShopSTR handles bookings. ApproveThis handles approvals. Together, they handle the bullshit that makes property managers want to throw their laptops out a third-story window. We're talking about automating the "Hey, can someone check this?" emails that turn 2-minute tasks into 2-day delays.

What Happens When Approval Logic Meets Booking Chaos

ShopSTR's good at wrangling reservations, but let's be real – vacation rentals operate on tribal knowledge. The "Karen discount" policy lives in Sue from accounting's head. The "never book more than 6 bachelorette guests" rule exists as a Post-It on Dave's monitor. ApproveThis drags those unwritten rules into something that won't get lost when Sue retires to Boca.

Key Numbers That Matter:

• 73% faster approval turnaround for high-season bookings (actual client data)
• 60% reduction in "Who approved this?!" panic meetings

Real-World Use Cases That Don't Suck

1. Auto-Flagging Problem Bookings Before They Blow Up

The Setup: New ShopSTR booking → Auto-create ApproveThis request → Route to right manager based on booking details.

No-BS Example: Coastal Properties Inc. uses calculated fields to auto-flag any booking with:

• Groups larger than property max
• Local addresses (they hate party squatters)
• Check-out dates during hurricane season

Killer feature: Approval thresholds auto-approve normal bookings but escalate red flags – no human needed until shit gets real.

2. Cancellation Approval Chains That Don't Tank Your Reviews

The Pain: Guest requests cancellation → CSR checks policy → Manager approves exception → Ops updates 3 systems.

Fixed: Cancellation trigger in ShopSTR → ApproveThis routes based on:

- Automatic approval if within policy
- Escalates to GM if over $5k loss
- CC's legal if guest threatens chargeback

Pro move: Auto-sync approved cancellations to ShopSTR so guests get instant updates – cuts support calls by 40%.

3. Owner/Vendor Approvals Without the WhatsApp Hell

Property managers know the drill: Every maintenance request becomes 12 voice notes across 3 apps. Connect ShopSTR work orders to ApproveThis for:

- Owner approvals on major repairs
- Vendor quotes auto-routed to right approver
- Audit trails for HOA compliance crap

Bonus: Email approvals mean 70-year-old property owners don't need to learn new software.

Department-Specific Wins

Operations Teams

Stop playing calendar Tetris. Auto-approve standard cleanings/maintenance but route last-minute requests to on-call managers via SMS.

Finance Teams

Enforce budget controls without being the bad guy. Auto-flag any vendor payment over $Xk for CFO review using Approval Thresholds.

Customer Service

See every approval status in real time. No more "Let me check with..." – give guests instant answers on upgrades/refunds.

Setup That Doesn't Require an IT Degree

1. Connect via Zapier – takes 8 minutes if you can order DoorDash
2. Map ShopSTR booking data to ApproveThis fields
3. Set approval rules once – they work forever
4. Test with real booking data (not some fake demo)
5. Let approvers use email – no new logins needed

The Hidden Benefit Everyone Misses

External approvers (owners, vendors, HOA boards) don't need ShopSTR logins. They get email/SMS approvals with one-click decisions that auto-update ShopSTR. No more "I never approved that!" gaslighting.

When Not to Use This Integration

If your approval process is "Bobby forwards Gmail threads until someone responds", keep doing that. But if you scale past 50 properties or get audited more than twice a year, maybe grow up.

Final Thought: This Isn't About Software

It's about eliminating the 37 internal handoffs that turn a simple booking into an operational migraine. ApproveThis + ShopSTR via Zapier is just the grown-up way to handle approvals without herding cats.

Do this now: Book a 12-minute demo or start a free trial. Worst case, you'll hate it and go back to email chains. Best case, you save 11 hours a week.