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Beetexting Integration

ApproveThis manages your Beetexting Integration approvals.

April 17, 2025

Integration Category: Communication

Let’s cut to the chase: approval processes are where productivity goes to die. You’ve got requests stuck in email purgatory, approvers who ghost like bad Tinder dates, and zero visibility into what’s actually happening. Enter ApproveThis and Beetexting – two tools that couldn’t be more different, but when connected through Zapier, they turn bureaucratic sludge into something that actually works.

Why This Combo Doesn’t Suck

ApproveThis handles the dirty work of routing decisions, tracking approvals, and nagging people (politely). Beetexting does one thing extremely well: making business texting feel less like shouting into the void. Together through Zapier, they solve three specific nightmares:

  • No more "Who approved this?" Connect contact management to approval chains
  • Stop playing phone tag Get real-time SMS alerts when shit needs signing
  • Kill spreadsheet tracking Auto-update records based on actual decisions

For companies between 50-5,000 employees, this isn’t about “digital transformation” – it’s about not wasting 12 hours/week chasing down Karen in accounting.

Use Case 1: New Contact Vetting (Without the Bureaucracy)

Here’s the problem: Sales teams add contacts like they’re playing Pokemon GO, while compliance teams want everything documented. With Beetexting’s contact triggers and ApproveThis workflows:

How it works:

  1. New contact added in Beetexting → Zapier triggers ApproveThis request
  2. Compliance team gets email/SMS with key details (industry, lead source, etc.)
  3. Approve/deny directly from phone – no login required

Real-world example: A mid-sized insurance broker uses this to vet new client contacts. Sales reps text leads directly via Beetexting, while ApproveThis automatically routes high-risk profiles (like healthcare or construction) to legal. Approval rate? 83% faster than their old SharePoint mess.

Use Case 2: Approval Alerts That People Actually Read

Email approval requests have a 47% open rate. Texts? 98%. Connect ApproveThis to Beetexting and:

The magic happens when:

  • New contract needs signing → SMS blast to department heads
  • Urgent purchase request → Text to warehouse manager’s personal phone (with approval link)
  • Client change order → Threaded SMS conversation with context

Pro tip: Construction companies love this for change orders. Field crews text updates via Beetexting → project managers get ApproveThis SMS with dollar amounts → approve via text before the cement dries.

Use Case 3: Closing the Feedback Loop

Approved requests should auto-update systems. Denied ones need follow-up. Here’s the kicker:

When an ApproveThis decision finalizes:

  1. Zapier updates Beetexting contact records (tags, custom fields)
  2. Auto-texts go to requesters: “Your PO#4519 was approved – vendor notified”
  3. Denials trigger SMS threads: “Hey team, need more info on…”

Healthcare play: Clinics use this for patient consent forms. Staff text consent requests via Beetexting → ApproveThis routes to physicians → approved forms auto-tag patients in Beetexting as “cleared for treatment.”

Why This Isn’t Just Another Integration

ApproveThis brings three things most approval tools screw up:

1. No license headaches: Approvers don’t need Beetexting logins. Great for external partners or cheap execs who won’t pay for extra seats.

2. Conditional logic that doesn’t require a PhD: Auto-approve small purchases but text alerts for anything over $5K? Done.

3. Vacation mode that works: CFO out golfing? Requests auto-reroute to their deputy via SMS.

Setup That Won’t Make You Want to Quit

If you can send a meme in Slack, you can set this up:

  1. Create a Zapier account (free tier works)
  2. Connect Beetexting → choose trigger (new contact, message, etc.)
  3. Connect ApproveThis → set up approval template
  4. Test with a $20 purchase request (seriously – start small)

Total time? Less than a Teams meeting about improving collaboration.

Who Actually Benefits

Sales teams: Stop losing deals because legal sits on NDAs. Get SMS alerts when contracts are ready.

Operations: Approve inventory buys via text while walking the warehouse floor.

HR: New hire equipment requests approved before the candidate ghosts.

Field services: Crews text photos of damaged equipment → managers approve replacements same-day.

The Bottom Line

This isn’t about replacing your CRM or ERP. It’s about fixing the cracks where small delays turn into missed quotas. ApproveThis + Beetexting via Zapier gives you:

- Audit trails for compliance without the paperwork
- Text-based approvals that busy people actually use
- Auto-updated records so everyone’s on the same damn page

Ready to stop herding cats? Get ApproveThis, grab Beetexting, and make approval delays someone else’s problem.

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Best Approval Workflows for Beetexting

Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Beetexting

Create approval request for new Beetexting contacts

When a new or updated contact is added in Beetexting, create an approval request in ApproveThis for verification. This integration ensures that every new contact is reviewed for compliance. *Note: Ensure necessary contact details are available for the approval process.*

Zapier Components

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Trigger

New or Updated Contact

Triggers when a new contact is created or an existing contact is updated.

Action

Create Request

Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.

Send text message for new approval requests

When a new approval request is initiated in ApproveThis, send a text message using Beetexting to alert relevant parties. This automation simplifies communication by bridging approval workflows and instant alerts. *Note: Verify recipient information in Beetexting before activation.*

Zapier Components

Trigger

New Request

Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

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Action

Send Message

Send a text message from Beetexting.

Update Beetexting contact on approval decision

After an approval request is completed in ApproveThis, update contact details in Beetexting accordingly. This integration keeps contact information current based on the outcome of approval decisions. *Note: Configure data mapping for contact fields to match approval results.*

Zapier Components

Trigger

A Request Is Approved/Denied

Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

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Action

Create or Update Contact

Creates a new contact or updates an existing contact based on mobile number