ApproveThis manages your Smeetz Integration approvals.

Let's get real: approval processes suck. Especially when you're dealing with time-sensitive bookings, last-minute event changes, or high-stakes vendor contracts. That's why pairing ApproveThis with Smeetz isn't just another "integration" – it's your ticket to actually getting shit done without chasing down signatures.

Why This Combo Works (Besides Saving Your Sanity)

Smeetz handles the front-end chaos – ticket sales, booking management, customer data. ApproveThis handles the back-end politics – getting the right people to sign off on decisions before your event goes sideways. Together? You get automated guardrails that keep things moving without constant babysitting.

Where Smeetz Shines

Smeetz is your operations workhorse for ticketing and bookings. But let's be honest – it wasn't built to handle the internal bureaucracy of getting 3 managers to approve a VIP group booking or making sure the legal team vets last-minute contract changes.

Where ApproveThis Takes Over

ApproveThis cuts through the red tape with:

• Auto-routing approvals to the right people (no more "Oops, wrong John" emails)
• Real-time tracking so you know exactly who's holding up the show
• Conditional logic that skips unnecessary steps (like auto-approving small discounts)

Real-World Scenarios That Won't Make You Want to Quit

Here's how mid-sized event companies use this combo:

1. Group Bookings That Don't Require 12 Follow-Ups

Picture this: A corporate client wants to book 500 tickets for a conference. Smeetz captures the request, then ApproveThis automatically:

• Routes to sales manager for pricing approval
• Escalates to CFO if discount exceeds 15%
• Finalizes with legal if contract terms change

Who cares? Sales teams at venues/conference centers. They close bigger deals faster without playing email tag.

2. Emergency Vendor Swaps That Don't Kill Margins

When a caterer cancels last-minute, your team finds a replacement fast. But new vendor costs 20% more? ApproveThis triggers:

1. Immediate budget check against Smeetz event data
2. Auto-approval if under $5K
3. Instant escalation to procurement lead if over limit

Who cares? Operations managers at festivals. They prevent $10K mistakes without delaying the show.

3. Promo Codes That Don't Require a Committee

Marketing wants to launch a 24-hour flash sale. Instead of waiting 3 days for approvals:

- Smeetz detects the promo setup
- ApproveThis checks against pre-approved discount thresholds
- Auto-approves if under 25% off, routes to CMO if higher
- Pushes live in 2 hours, not 2 weeks

Who cares? Marketing teams at theaters/sports venues. They hit revenue targets without bureaucratic lag.

Setup That Doesn't Require an IT Degree

Using Zapier, connect Smeetz to ApproveThis in 15 minutes:

1. Create Zapier trigger for "New Booking" in Smeetz
2. Map booking data to ApproveThis request fields
3. Set approval rules (who needs to sign off based on $ amount, event type, etc.)
4. Test with a real booking → approval chain

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-flag bookings that need extra scrutiny – like VIP tickets requiring security checks.

Department-Specific Wins

Finance Teams

No more surprise budget overages. Approval thresholds in ApproveThis lock down spending:
- Auto-approve venue deposits under $10K
- Require CFO sign-off for >$25K artist contracts
Bonus: All approvals sync back to Smeetz for audit trails.

Sales Teams

Stop losing deals to slow response times. Conditional workflows let reps:
- Offer instant discounts up to 12% without manager approval
- Get exception approvals via SMS/email in <1 hour
- Track pending deals in real dashboards

Operations Teams

Prevent logistical nightmares:
- Auto-approve vendor changes if certified & under budget
- Require safety checks for high-risk equipment rentals
- Get alerts when critical path approvals stall

The Silent Killer Feature Everyone Misses

ApproveThis approvers don't need Smeetz licenses. Huge for:
- External clients approving contract changes
- Cross-department reviews (legal → marketing → finance)
- Temporary contractors needing limited access

When to Call BS on This Integration

This isn't magic. You still need:
- Clear approval policies (ApproveThis enforces them, doesn't create them)
- Basic Zapier skills (or a junior staffer who can follow tutorials)
- Willingness to kill old habits (like "Just CC me on everything")

What’s Next?

If you're still manually approving Smeetz bookings via email chains:
1. Register for ApproveThis (free trial, no CC required)
2. Connect to Smeetz via Zapier using the steps above
3. Automate your first approval flow in <20 minutes

Or, if you'd rather see it live: Book a 15-minute demo. We'll show how event companies cut approval times by 65% – no corporate jargon, just actual screenshots.