ApproveThis manages your Fence Cloud Integration approvals.

Why This Integration Isn’t Just Another Corporate Buzzword

Let’s cut through the noise: Approval processes suck when they’re manual. CRM systems feel pointless when they’re disconnected from actual decisions. That’s why pairing ApproveThis (your approval wingman) with Fence Cloud (the fence industry’s project hub) through Zapier isn’t just smart – it’s survival mode for companies tired of chasing down signatures and losing track of leads.

Fence Cloud handles estimates, projects, and customer tracking. ApproveThis handles decisions. Together, they automate the gap between “We need to do this” and “It’s done.” No more approval black holes. No more leads rotting in inboxes. Just actual momentum.

Where This Combo Hits Different

Fence Cloud users: You’re already knee-deep in estimates and client details. ApproveThis doesn’t ask you to learn new software – it plugs into what you’re already doing, adding structure without the headache. Here’s where it matters:

For Finance Teams: No More Invoice Panic

Scenario: Your field crew finishes a $15K fencing job. Fence Cloud generates the invoice. Without automation, it sits in someone’s email until Accounting hunts it down. With ApproveThis + Zapier? The invoice automatically triggers an approval request. CFO gets it in their inbox, clicks approve, and it’s back in Fence Cloud – all before the crew’s truck is cleaned out.

Killer feature: Approval thresholds mean smaller invoices auto-approve, while big ones go straight to the right person. No more bottlenecking $500 supply orders at the CEO’s desk.

For Sales: Stop Losing Leads to Approval Limbo

Scenario: Your sales rep negotiates a custom fence design. Client wants a discount. Rep needs manager approval. Old way: Three days of Slack pings. New way: Approval request fires off via ApproveThis. Once approved, Zapier automatically creates the lead in Fence Cloud with the discounted rate. Client gets their quote before they second-guess.

Bonus: Approvers don’t need Fence Cloud logins. Contractors, city inspectors, or clients can approve directly via email. Less software juggling, faster yeses.

For Operations: Projects That Actually Start on Time

Scenario: Your project manager needs to order specialty materials. Fence Cloud has the specs, but purchasing requires three approvals. ApproveThis routes it sequentially: PM → Purchasing → Finance. Each denial or edit shows up in real-time dashboards. Delays? Maybe. Chaos? Nope.

Underrated win: Vacation delegation. Approver OOO? ApproveThis reassigns requests automatically. No more “Waiting on Jim from Accounting” when Jim’s fishing in Montana.

Real-World Use Cases That Don’t Feel Like Corporate Fluff

Use Case 1: Invoice Approvals That Don’t Require a Psych Degree

The problem: Your accounting team wastes hours weekly chasing down invoice approvals. Field managers send invoices via email, PDF, carrier pigeon – no consistency. Approvers “forget” to reply, leading to late payments and vendor side-eye.

The fix:

1. Fence Cloud generates a one-line invoice → 2. Zapier triggers an ApproveThis request → 3. Approvers get an email with all details + one-click approve/deny.

Who kills it with this:

- Landscaping companies: Approve bulk material purchases the same day they’re quoted.
- Municipal contractors: Meet strict government invoice deadlines without overtime.

Use Case 2: Turning Approvals into Actual Sales Pipeline

The problem: Sales discounts die in email chains. By the time everyone approves, the lead goes cold. Or worse: Sales gives discounts without approval, wrecking margins.

The fix:

1. Sales initiates an approval in ApproveThis → 2. Once approved, Zapier creates a Fence Cloud lead with exact pricing → 3. Sales can close immediately.

Who owns this:

- Fence installers with franchise models: Ensure local branches stick to pricing guidelines while staying agile.
- Commercial contractors: Track approved bids vs. rogue discounts in Fence Cloud’s CRM.

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

Zapier’s the middleman here. You’ll:

Step 1: Connect Fence Cloud and ApproveThis to Zapier (15 minutes, tops).
Step 2: Pick your triggers. For invoices: “New One Line Invoice” in Fence Cloud. For leads: “New Request” in ApproveThis.
Step 3: Map critical fields. Invoice amounts → approval thresholds. Client notes → Fence Cloud lead details.
Step 4: Test with a real invoice or lead. If it works, let it rip.

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-flag invoices over $10K for extra scrutiny. No coding, just checkboxes.

Why This Isn’t Just “Another Integration”

Most app partnerships are just data highways. This one’s a decision factory. ApproveThis adds structure; Fence Cloud executes. Together, they solve the “Yeah, but who signs off on that?” problem haunting every mid-sized company.

Forget:
- Approval requests lost in Slack
- Sales leads stuck in legal review
- “Who approved this?!” forensic audits

Embrace:
- Automated audit trails in ApproveThis
- Fence Cloud projects that start when they should
- Approvers who actually respond (thanks to email reminders)

Bottom Line: Approval Processes Shouldn’t Be a Competitive Disadvantage

If your approvals are slower than a zoning board meeting, you’re losing contracts. If your sales team can’t get pricing approved fast, you’re missing quotas. This integration isn’t magic – it’s just removing the crap that slows you down.

ApproveThis works because it’s not another app people log into. Approvers get emails. They click. Done. Fence Cloud stays your source of truth, just with fewer bottlenecks.

Get started with ApproveThis, connect your Fence Cloud account via Zapier, and actually hit those project deadlines for once. Or keep doing it manually and hope your competitors don’t find this article first.