Why Approval Workflows Matter in Customer Management
Modern businesses face a critical challenge: maintaining momentum in customer relationships while ensuring every decision gets proper oversight. Deposyt excels at organizing customer data, tracking leads, and managing communications. ApproveThis adds precision to these processes by introducing structured approval workflows that prevent bottlenecks. Together, they create a system where customer management isn’t just organized – it’s strategically controlled.
Consider this: 23% of deals stall due to delayed internal decisions (CSO Insights). By connecting Deposyt’s CRM capabilities with ApproveThis’ approval automation, teams reduce decision latency while maintaining accountability. The integration works through Zapier, requiring no custom code, making it accessible to any team using these platforms.
Key Integration Benefits
For Sales Teams: Faster Lead-to-Deal Conversion
When a high-value lead enters your Deposyt pipeline, ApproveThis can automatically trigger executive reviews. A manufacturing company might require CFO approval for deals exceeding $50K. With approval thresholds, these requests bypass unnecessary steps – the right person gets notified immediately via email, even if they don’t have a Deposyt license.
For Marketing: Controlled Campaign Launches
Marketing teams using Deposyt’s email tools can set up content approval chains. A retail brand could route holiday campaign details through legal and brand teams via ApproveThis before syncing approved content back to Deposyt. Vacation delegation ensures campaigns aren’t delayed by absent approvers.
For Operations: Audit-Ready Processes
Every approval decision in ApproveThis timestamps Deposyt customer records. Financial services firms benefit from this audit trail, especially when using calculated fields to auto-approve standard requests while flagging exceptions for manual review.
Real-World Workflow Examples
Onboarding Validation for Professional Services
A consulting firm receives 50+ new client requests weekly. Their Deposyt-Zapier integration triggers an ApproveThis workflow whenever a lead enters the "Contract Review" pipeline stage. Partners review scoping documents directly from email approvals. Approved clients get automatically pushed to Deposyt with follow-up tasks assigned, cutting onboarding time from 5 days to 12 hours.
Event Management Automation
An event planner uses Deposyt to track venue inquiries. When a client’s budget exceeds $20K, ApproveThis routes the request to three department heads for consensus approval. Real-time tracking shows which approver is delaying the decision, allowing proactive follow-ups. Approved events trigger Deposyt booking invites without manual data entry.
Technical Setup Made Simple
Connecting Deposyt and ApproveThis takes under 15 minutes through Zapier. First, create a Zapier account if you don’t have one. Next, choose your trigger event from Deposyt – like "New Customer" or "Lead Moved to Pipeline." Map relevant customer data fields to ApproveThis’ request form. Finally, test the integration by creating a sample Deposyt entry and confirming the approval request appears in ApproveThis.
Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis’ conditional logic to customize workflows. For instance, set different approval paths for Deposyt leads tagged as "Enterprise" versus "SMB."
Critical Features That Make This Work
ApproveThis’ email-based approvals mean external partners can review Deposyt customer requests without platform access. A real estate agency might have external investors approve property acquisition leads via simple email replies, with decisions automatically recorded in both systems.
Meanwhile, Deposyt’s granular customer segmentation complements ApproveThis’ role-based access. Marketing leads might only require manager approval, while procurement deals need director-level sign-off. All permissions stay synchronized through Zapier.
Overcoming Common Challenges
Many teams worry about losing visibility when connecting systems. ApproveThis counters this with a unified dashboard showing all pending Deposyt-related requests. If a sales rep wonders why a deal hasn’t closed, they can check approval status without leaving Deposyt – the Zapier integration updates both platforms in real time.
Another concern is over-automation. That’s where approval thresholds shine. Set rules so only Deposyt leads meeting specific criteria (deal size, region, product type) trigger approvals. Routine entries flow through automatically, keeping teams focused on exceptions that matter.
Industry-Specific Applications
Healthcare: Patient Onboarding Compliance
Medical practices use Deposyt to manage patient intake. Integrating ApproveThis ensures insurance verification and treatment plans get proper clinical reviews. Approval groups allow simultaneous sign-off from physicians and billing staff, maintaining compliance without slowing patient access.
Education: Enrollment Management
Universities handling Deposyt-based applicant tracking can route international student applications to immigration specialists via ApproveThis. Sequential approvals ensure visa docs are cleared before academic reviews begin, all while keeping applicants updated through Deposyt’s communication tools.
Getting Started Guide
Begin by auditing your current Deposyt workflows. Identify stages where approvals cause delays – contract sign-offs, discount approvals, or content reviews. Map these to ApproveThis’ template builder, adding conditional rules where applicable. Train teams on email-based approval actions to minimize workflow disruption.
For complex use cases, layer in calculated fields. A Deposyt deal entry might auto-calculate commission rates in ApproveThis, triggering different approval paths based on payout amounts. Start with one high-impact workflow, like new client onboarding, before expanding to other areas.
Why This Integration Outperforms Built-In Tools
While Deposyt offers basic task assignments, it lacks structured approval logic. ApproveThis brings enterprise-grade controls without IT overhead. Approval groups handle multi-department sign-offs that would require custom Deposyt development. Meanwhile, vacation coverage rules prevent the "waiting for unavailable approver" limbo that plagues manual processes.
For businesses using Deposyt’s CRM capabilities with external partners, the license advantage is key. Suppliers or clients can approve critical path items via ApproveThis emails without needing Deposyt access, maintaining security while accelerating collaboration.
Next Steps for Teams
The Deposyt-ApproveThis integration isn’t just about automating steps – it’s about embedding governance into customer operations. Marketing teams gain brand control, sales maintains deal velocity, and leadership gets assurance that risks are managed.
Ready to transform how your team handles approvals? Start with a free ApproveThis trial, connect your Deposyt account via Zapier, and build your first workflow in under an hour. For complex needs, book a custom demo to see how conditional logic and approval thresholds can elevate your existing Deposyt processes.
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Best Approval Workflows for Deposyt
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Deposyt
Create approval request for new Deposyt customers
When a new customer is added in Deposyt, automatically create an approval request in ApproveThis to validate onboarding steps. This integration ensures customer details are reviewed promptly. *Note: Customize approval thresholds in ApproveThis if needed.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Customer
Triggers when a new customer is added or created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create approval request for leads moved to pipeline
When a customer is moved to a pipeline stage in Deposyt, automatically initiate an approval process in ApproveThis to verify lead accuracy. This integration streamlines qualified lead validation. *Note: Set up role-based approvals in ApproveThis as required.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Customer Moved to Pipeline Stage
Triggers when a customer is moved/created to the pipeline stage.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create new Deposyt customer for received approval requests
When a new approval request is received in ApproveThis, automatically create a new customer in Deposyt to streamline onboarding. This integration minimizes manual entry and speeds up customer creation. *Note: Ensure fields in Deposyt are mapped from ApproveThis request data.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create New Customer
Creates a New Customer
Send booking invite email for completed approval requests
When an approval request is completed in ApproveThis, automatically send a booking invite email using Deposyt to engage customers further. This integration bridges approval processes with customer communications. *Note: Update email templates in Deposyt to match business branding.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Send Booking Invite by Email
Sends a Booking Invite to the Customer by Email
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