Two Systems, One Competitive Edge
When approval bottlenecks slow down your CRM operations, opportunities get stuck in limbo. ApproveThis brings structure to decision-making, while eGrow CRM excels at managing customer relationships. Together through Zapier, they create closed-loop processes where approvals trigger CRM actions and CRM events initiate reviews – all without manual handoffs.
Marketing teams reduce lead qualification delays by 68% when using automated approval gates before lead assignment. Sales operations teams cut order processing time in half by linking approved quotes directly to eGrow order creation. This integration isn’t about replacing human judgment – it’s about letting professionals focus on decisions rather than data entry.
What Makes This Integration Unique
Unlike basic CRM approval features, ApproveThis adds enterprise-grade controls to eGrow without requiring approvers to learn new software. External partners can review requests via email while internal teams track everything through a centralized dashboard. Approval thresholds automatically approve small orders but escalate major deals, adapting to your business rules in real time.
Key advantages include:
- No duplicate data entry between systems
- Approval logic that respects departmental hierarchies
- Automatic delegation during vacations/absences
Real-World Workflows for Teams
Lead Qualification Governance
The Challenge: Sales teams often waste time pursuing unvetted leads, while marketing struggles to prove campaign ROI.
The Solution: Configure ApproveThis to trigger whenever eGrow receives a new lead. Route high-value prospects to sales managers for prioritization, while auto-approving inbound referrals from trusted partners.
Example: A cybersecurity firm uses approval thresholds to automatically reject leads from industries they don’t serve. Approved leads trigger SLA alerts in eGrow, ensuring timely follow-up.
Quote-to-Order Automation
The Challenge: Manual order entry creates errors and delays, especially when custom pricing requires oversight.
The Solution: Connect approved quotes in ApproveThis to eGrow order creation. Calculated fields validate discounts against pre-set margins, flagging exceptions for finance review.
Example: An industrial equipment supplier automatically approves standard quotes but routes custom configurations to engineering. Approved specs flow into eGrow as production-ready orders.
Contract Renewal Escalation
The Challenge: Missed renewal approvals lead to client churn and revenue leakage.
The Solution: Trigger approval workflows 90 days before eGrow contract expiration dates. Route renewals with usage declines to customer success teams for intervention.
Example: A SaaS company uses sequential approvals – account managers first confirm client health, then finance approves pricing terms. Approved renewals update eGrow contract values automatically.
Implementation Essentials
Setting up the integration takes about 15 minutes through Zapier:
- Create Zapier accounts for both systems
- Choose your trigger event (e.g., "New Lead" in eGrow)
- Map critical data fields between platforms
- Test with low-risk workflows first
Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to pull eGrow data like lead score or deal size into approval logic. This keeps decision-making context-aware without manual lookups.
Department-Specific Benefits
Sales Teams
Reduce lead response time by eliminating approval meetings. Territory managers receive auto-routed requests based on eGrow lead location data. Conditional logic skips redundant approvals for repeat customers.
Operations Teams
Maintain audit trails by linking every eGrow order to its approval record. Vacation delegation ensures someone always handles urgent requests, even during holidays.
Finance Teams
Enforce spending limits with approval thresholds that match budget cycles. Real-time dashboards show pending requests impacting quarterly forecasts.
When to Consider Alternatives
This integration works best for companies using eGrow as their system of record with 5+ weekly approval processes. Businesses needing real-time inventory checks during approvals may require custom API development. Companies with simple approval needs might find eGrow’s basic features sufficient.
Getting Started
ApproveThis offers a 14-day free trial with prebuilt eGrow templates. Implementation consultants help map your existing eGrow workflows to approval logic during onboarding. Critical first steps:
- Audit current approval pain points in eGrow
- Identify 2-3 high-impact processes to automate first
- Train stakeholders on email-based approval methods
Visit ApproveThis.com to register or schedule a custom demo showing your specific eGrow use cases. For technical details on eGrow’s capabilities, refer to their official documentation.
Final Considerations
While the Zapier integration handles most needs, enterprises with complex ERP connections may benefit from ApproveThis’ API. Always test approval chains during eGrow downtime to ensure fail-safes work. Remember – approvers need eGrow access only if they’re modifying records, not simply reviewing requests.
This integration isn’t about replacing human judgment. It’s about giving professionals more time to exercise that judgment by eliminating the busywork surrounding it. When approvals become strategic rather than administrative, that’s when transformation happens.
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Best Approval Workflows for eGrow
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for eGrow
Create approval requests for new leads
Automatically create an approval request when a new lead is added in eGrow. This integration ensures that each lead is reviewed and authorized using ApproveThis. *Note: Ensure that your eGrow lead fields are mapped correctly in the approval request.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Lead
Triggers when a new lead is created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create leads for new approval requests
Automatically create a new lead in eGrow when an approval request is initiated in ApproveThis. This integration bridges the gap between approval workflows and lead management for prompt follow-up.
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create Lead
Create a lead in the system
Create orders for approved requests
Automatically create an order in eGrow when an approval decision is made in ApproveThis. This automation streamlines the order process by linking approval outcomes directly to order creation. *Note: Verify that order details are properly passed from the approval process.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Create Order
Create an order in the system
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