Let’s cut to the chase: approvals suck. They’re the traffic jam in your workflow highway, the “waiting on…” in every project update email. But here’s the dirty secret – most companies handle approvals like it’s 1999. Spreadsheets get lost, emails pile up, and critical decisions get stuck because Karen from accounting is on vacation.
That’s why pairing ApproveThis with Rosie isn’t just another tech integration. It’s a middle finger to approval bottlenecks. Especially when you’re using Zapier to make them talk to each other. We’re talking about turning phone calls and bookings into automated approval chains that actually move at the speed of business.
Why This Combo Works Like Bourbon and Bad Decisions
Rosie handles the frontlines – answering calls, booking appointments, basically being the digital receptionist that never sleeps. ApproveThis? It’s the bouncer at the velvet rope, deciding which of those incoming requests actually get into the club.
But here’s where it gets spicy: ApproveThis doesn’t just automate “yes/no” decisions. It handles the messy human stuff – like when your approver is on a beach in Bali, or when you need three department heads to agree before moving forward. Meanwhile, Rosie’s capturing client requests 24/7. Connect them through Zapier, and you’ve got a system where incoming calls and bookings trigger approval workflows before the customer even hangs up.
Real-World Scenarios That Don’t Involve Chasing Down Approvers
Let’s break this down for teams who actually need to get work done:
1. Customer Support Teams: Stop Playing Telephone Tag
Picture this: Rosie answers a call from a premium client requesting expedited service. Normally, this would trigger an email chain involving the support manager, billing department, and maybe legal. Instead:
- Rosie logs the call details
- Zapier fires up an ApproveThis workflow with conditional routing
- Billing auto-approves requests under $5k
- Everything else goes to the right manager’s inbox (or their backup’s)
The kicker? Approvers don’t need Rosie logins. Just email access. Which means you can loop in external partners or clients without buying extra software seats.
2. Sales Ops: From Lead to Contract Without the Paperwork Shuffle
When Rosie books a demo with a enterprise prospect:
- ApproveThis automatically checks if the lead meets minimum deal size thresholds
- Routes to the correct sales director based on territory
- Pushes approved deals to your CRM while flagging rejects for nurture campaigns
All while calculating commission splits in real-time using ApproveThis’ calculated fields. Because nothing motivates sales like seeing their cut upfront.
3. Operations Teams: Approval Chains That Actually Move
Facility management company gets a after-hours booking request via Rosie. Instead of waiting until Monday:
- Approval request hits the facilities manager’s phone via email
- Automatic escalation to regional director if no response in 2 hours
- Once approved, Rosie confirms booking and triggers cleaning crew scheduling
This is where ApproveThis’ vacation delegation becomes clutch. Manager out rock climbing? Requests auto-reroute without missing a beat.
Setting This Up Without Involving IT
Here’s the beauty part – you’re not building some custom API integration. We’re talking 15-minute Zapier setup:
- Connect Rosie to Zapier: Use Rosie’s “New Booking” trigger
- Map to ApproveThis: Create request action with dynamic fields (client name, booking details, etc.)
- Add Conditions: Auto-approve small bookings, route big ones to managers
- Close the Loop: Use ApproveThis’ “Request Approved/Denied” trigger to update Rosie’s records
Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-flag bookings that exceed capacity limits or conflict with maintenance schedules.
Why This Isn’t Just Another Automation
Most workflow tools just shuffle digital paperwork faster. This combo actually eliminates steps:
For managers: Approve via email without logging into yet another system. Get nudged when things stall.
For ops teams: See real-time approval dashboards instead of chasing status updates.
For finance: Set hard approval thresholds so junior staff can handle routine OKs without overstepping.
The Nerd Stuff You Actually Care About
Security: ApproveThis maintains SOC 2 compliance, so your approval chains stay locked down.
Scalability: Handles everything from 50 approval processes/month to 5,000 without breaking a sweat.
Audit Trails: Every decision timestamped and logged – perfect for compliance reviews.
Who Should Steal This Setup Immediately
- Field service companies: Plumbing, HVAC, etc. where booking approvals impact dispatch logistics
- High-volume consultancies: Legal, marketing, IT firms managing client capacity
- Healthcare providers: Patient appointment approvals with HIPAA-compliant audit trails
- Enterprise sales teams: Deal desk approvals that sync with CRM opportunities
Bottom Line: This Isn’t About Software
It’s about eliminating the “Where are we on the X approval?” conversations that eat 37% of your workweek (actual made-up stat that feels true). By connecting Rosie’s always-on call handling to ApproveThis’ intelligent routing, you’re not just speeding up decisions – you’re making sure the right people make them at the right time.
And because we know you’re allergic to sales pitches: ApproveThis offers a free tier that works with Rosie’s trial. No credit card needed. Set up one Zapier automation and you’ll either save 4 hours next week or decide it’s not for you. But seriously – your approvers will send you thank-you notes.
Next steps:
1. Grab a free ApproveThis account
2. Connect to Rosie via Zapier
3. Automate your first approval chain in under 20 minutes
Or if you’re the “show me first” type: Book a 10-minute demo. We’ll build a custom approval workflow live using your actual process. No templates, no BS.
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Best Approval Workflows for Rosie
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Rosie
Create approval requests for new Rosie bookings
Whenever a new booking is created in Rosie, streamline your approval process by automatically creating an approval request in ApproveThis. This automation ensures each new booking is reviewed and approved, enhancing operational efficiency. *Note: Ensure roles and approvers are appropriately set up in ApproveThis to facilitate smooth approvals.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Booking
Triggers when a new booking is created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Initiate approval for new Rosie calls
Whenever a new call is added in Rosie, use ApproveThis to automatically initiate a request for call handling processes. This automation helps ensure each call receives necessary approvals for follow-up actions.
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Call
Triggers when a new call has been added.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Update Rosie calls based on approval outcome
Automatically update Rosie calls when a request in ApproveThis is approved or denied. This integration ensures that the status and follow-up actions for calls are always aligned with the latest approval decisions.
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Updated Call
Triggers when an existing call has been updated.
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