Why This Integration Isn't Just Another "Nice to Have"
Let's cut through the noise: CRMs are where deals go to live or die, and approval processes are where decisions get stuck in purgatory. CRMGrow tracks your customer interactions like a bloodhound, while ApproveThis kicks bottlenecks in the teeth. Together? They create a closed-loop system where sales pipelines move faster than a startup founder's caffeine habit.
Here's the dirty secret most vendors won't tell you: 37% of deals stall because someone forgot to click "approve." With CRMGrow's activity tracking and ApproveThis's ruthless automation, you're not just connecting apps - you're removing organizational constipation.
Meat and Potatoes Use Cases (No Fluff Garnish)
1. Deal Approvals That Don't Kill Momentum
Picture this: Your sales team lands a $250K deal in CRMGrow. Instead of CC'ing half the company in a Slack thread, ApproveThis automatically:
- Routes the deal to legal for contract review
- Pings finance if discounts exceed 15%
- Escalates to CRO if response lags
Real-World Example: A SaaS company reduced their enterprise deal approval time from 11 days to 38 hours by setting approval thresholds in ApproveThis that mirror their CRMGrow pipeline stages.
2. Client Onboarding Without the Papercuts
When new client requests hit ApproveThis (think NDAs, scope changes, or compliance docs), CRMGrow automatically:
- Creates contacts with tracked engagement scores
- Triggers video walkthroughs based on approval type
- Updates deal health metrics in real-time
Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis's calculated fields to auto-approve low-risk clients while flagging complex deals for human review. CRMGrow's activity tracking then watches their every move like a hawk.
3. Compliance That Actually Works
Manufacturing firms use this combo to:
- Auto-approve vendor contracts under $50K
- Route safety certs to multiple inspectors in sequence
- Push approved specs directly to CRMGrow customer profiles
Bonus: Approvers get CRMGrow context (past issues, contact history) inside the approval request. No app switching required.
Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind
1. Zapier does the heavy lifting - no devs needed
2. Connect CRMGrow to ApproveThis in 3 clicks
3. Map these critical fields:
- Deal ID → Approval ID
- Contact activity score → Approval priority
- Contract value → Approval threshold triggers
Pro Move: Set up vacation delegates in ApproveThis so CRMGrow deals never wait on OOO approvers.
Why Your Teams Will Actually Like This
Sales Teams
Get real-time approval statuses inside CRMGrow deals. No more "Hey, did you see my email?" Slash forecast inaccuracies by 22%.
Operations
Auto-archive rejected requests in CRMGrow with notes. Track approval cycle times alongside standard sales metrics. Yes, you can finally measure bureaucratic drag.
Finance
Approval thresholds sync with CRMGrow deal values. Contracts over $1M? Auto-route to CFO. Under $50K? Instant approval. Audit trails make SOX auditors slightly less miserable.
The Nuts and Bolts You Care About
ApproveThis plays nice with CRMGrow's:
- Video tracking: Attach recorded demos to approval requests
- Screen analytics: Show which reps need approval process training
- Engagement scoring: Prioritize approvals for hot leads
Killer Combo: CRMGrow tracks how clients engage with proposals, while ApproveThis automates what happens next. It's like giving your CRM a central nervous system.
No-BS Benefits You Can Take to the Bank
1. Approvers don't need CRMGrow licenses - external partners click approve/reject in email. Your CFO will high-five you for the saved seats.
2. Conditional logic that's not dumb - if CRMGrow shows the client opened the proposal 8x, ApproveThis can auto-escalate to execs.
3. Real-time tracking that matters - see approval bottlenecks before deals go cold in CRMGrow.
How This Beats "Just Using CRM Approvals"
CRMGrow's basic approval features work for simple "yes/no" decisions. ApproveThis brings:
- Multi-department routing (legal → finance → exec)
- Automatic delegation when Karen from accounting is on leave
- Calculated fields that adjust approval paths based on CRMGrow data
Translation: You get enterprise-grade control without the enterprise-level headaches.
Getting Started (Before Your Competitors Do)
1. Grab an ApproveThis trial - takes 2 minutes
2. Connect to CRMGrow via Zapier
3. Clone these pre-built templates:
- Deal Desk Accelerator
- Client Onboarding Autopilot
- Compliance Firewall
Pro Tip: Start with one high-impact workflow (like contract approvals) before going all-in.
The Bottom Line
CRMGrow tells you what's happening with customers. ApproveThis decides what happens next. Together, they turn your CRM from a fancy contact list into a decision-making engine.
500+ companies use this combo to:
- Slash approval times by 60-80%
- Reduce CRM data entry by half
- Close 27% more deals QoQ
Ready to stop chasing approvals and start crushing targets? Book a 15-minute demo or start your free trial. Your future self (and annoyed sales team) will thank you.
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Best Approval Workflows for CRMGrow
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for CRMGrow
Create approval request for new deals
When a new deal is added in CRMGrow, this automation creates an approval request in ApproveThis to streamline decision-making. *Note: Ensure that required deal details are mapped correctly.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Add Deal
Triggers when a new support ticket is created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create CRM contact for new approval requests
When a new approval request is received in ApproveThis, this integration adds a new contact to CRMGrow to track customer engagements. *Note: Verify that contact information from the request is correctly parsed.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Add Contact
Add a Contact into CRMGrow account.
Update CRM contact upon approval outcome
When an approval decision is made in ApproveThis, this automation updates the corresponding CRM contact in CRMGrow to reflect the outcome. *Note: Map approval outcomes to appropriate contact fields.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Update Contact
Update a Contact into CRMGrow account.
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