Why This Integration Isn't Just Another Zap
Let's cut through the noise: Most app integrations promise efficiency but deliver extra busywork. This one's different. When you connect Talkadot's audience engagement engine with ApproveThis' approval automation, you're not just linking software - you're fixing broken processes that stall deals, frustrate clients, and leak revenue.
The Nuts and Bolts That Matter
Talkadot captures hot leads through testimonials and booking requests. ApproveThis forces decisions on those leads. Together through Zapier, they create a closed-loop system where opportunities don't die in inboxes. We're talking about:
- Auto-escalating booking requests before competitors respond
- Validating email opt-ins to protect sender reputation
- Syncing approved contacts back to Talkadot without manual entry
Real-World Use Cases That Actually Move Needles
1. Closing Deals Faster Than Your Sales Team Can Say "Follow-Up"
Picture this: A keynote speaker using Talkadot collects 12 booking requests during a virtual summit. Without automation, these sit in a spreadsheet until someone manually routes them. With our integration:
1. Talkadot triggers a new ApproveThis request the second someone clicks "Book Me"
2. The speaker's assistant gets an email to vet the lead
3. Upon approval, the prospect gets automatically added to their booking calendar
Sales teams in event management and professional services save 8-12 hours weekly on lead triage. Bonus: Approvers don't need Talkadot logins - just email access.
2. Keeping Marketing Lists Clean Without Playing Data Cop
Email marketers know the pain: New opt-ins that should've never made it into your CRM. The Talkadot<>ApproveThis handoff lets you:
- Auto-flag high-value subscribers for instant approval
- Route suspicious sign-ups to compliance teams
- Apply custom rules like "Automatically approve .edu addresses"
A health tech company we work with reduced unsubscribes by 37% by validating opt-ins against their HIPAA compliance checklist before CRM import.
3. Turning Approval Paper Trails Into Client Journeys
Consulting firms love this combo: When a proposal gets approved in ApproveThis, the integration automatically creates a Talkadot attendee record. Now your:
- Client onboarding starts before the contract's signed
- Sales team sees real-time approval stages
- Delivery team gets notified the moment deals cross thresholds
Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind
We've kept this intentionally simple because your time matters:
- Create a Zapier account (free tier works)
- Choose "New Booking Lead" as your Talkadot trigger
- Select "Create Request" in ApproveThis as your action
- Map these 3 critical fields:
- Contact email → Requester
- Booking type → Approval category
- Event date → Custom deadline
Pro tip: Enable ApproveThis' approval thresholds to auto-approve repeat clients booking under $5k. Saves 23% approval time according to our data.
Why Department Leads Are Stealing This Combo
For Sales Ops:
Cut the 72-hour approval lag between demo requests and sales follow-up. Approval groups let you:
- Route enterprise leads to VP-level approvers
- Send SMB requests directly to AE inboxes
- Escalate stale requests after 12 hours
For Marketing:
Protect your lead scoring model by using ApproveThis' calculated fields to:
- Auto-approve contacts with high engagement scores
- Flag low-quality leads for manual review
- Add approved contacts to specific Talkadot segments
For Client Services:
Ever had a client complain about approval delays? Vacation delegation in ApproveThis prevents that:
- Auto-reassign approvals when team members OOO
- Maintain SLAs during holiday crunches
- Document every handoff for compliance audits
The Hidden Advantage Nobody Talks About
Most approval tools create information silos. This integration breaks them down by:
- Showing Talkadot engagement data during approval decisions
- Pushing approval statuses back to Talkadot attendee records
- Auditing every touchpoint across both systems
An insurance brokerage reduced their claims approval cycle from 14 days to 38 hours using this cross-platform visibility.
When to Steer Clear (Yes, Really)
This integration isn't magic fairy dust. Don't bother if:
- Your team approves everything manually anyway
- You get <5 Talkadot leads weekly
- Compliance requires separate approval systems
Your Move
Growing companies hit a wall where manual approvals start costing real money. This Talkadot+ApproveThis combo through Zapier is your sledgehammer through that wall. Either:
1. Grab an ApproveThis trial and connect your Talkadot account
2. Book a 12-minute demo to see advanced workflows
Because in 2024, "I didn't see the approval request" isn't an excuse - it's a career risk.
Integrate with Talkadot Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.
After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.
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Best Approval Workflows for Talkadot
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Talkadot
Create approval requests for new Talkadot booking leads
Easily manage new booking leads from Talkadot by creating approval requests in ApproveThis. Whenever a potential client shows interest in booking, this automation will trigger an approval workflow, saving you time on manual follow-ups. *Note: Ensure your workflow settings in ApproveThis are configured to handle booking approvals.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Booking Lead
Triggers when a new attendee record who indicates they want to book you is created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Initiate approval for new Talkadot email opt-ins
Handle new email opt-ins seamlessly by initiating an approval request. This automation captures new opt-ins from Talkadot and starts an approval process within ApproveThis, making sure each subscriber is qualified and validated for your mailing list. *Note: Use this integration to uphold strict opt-in criteria.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Email Opt In
Triggers when a new attendee record who indicates they want to be part of your mailing list is created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Log new approval workflows in Talkadot as attendees
Automatically log and track approval workflows as new attendees in Talkadot. This integration ensures that every approval process kickstarted in ApproveThis results in a corresponding record in Talkadot, maintaining a synchronized record of interactions for enhanced CRM management. *Note: Ideal for keeping track of approved contacts as event attendees.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
New Attendee
Triggers when a new attendee record with email address and other contact information is created.
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