ApproveThis manages your GoReminders Integration approvals.

Let’s cut to the chase: approvals suck. They’re the traffic jam in your workflow highway, the "waiting for manager" status that makes employees twitch, and the reason clients ghost you when things move slower than a DMV line. But what if you could automate approval processes between your scheduling tool and your approval system so things actually… flow?

Why GoReminders + ApproveThis = Fewer Missed Appointments (And Fewer Migraines)

GoReminders keeps your clients from forgetting appointments. ApproveThis keeps your teams from forgetting to approve things. Together, they handle the two biggest productivity killers in service businesses: no-shows and decision paralysis.

Here’s the ugly truth most companies ignore: Every manual approval step between scheduling and confirmation is a chance for errors. Missed emails. Forgotten follow-ups. The "I thought YOU approved it" blame game. By connecting GoReminders and ApproveThis through Zapier, you’re not just automating workflows – you’re removing excuses.

How This Works For Teams Who Hate Wasting Time

For sales teams: Stop losing deals because procurement took three weeks to approve a client discount.
For operations: Quit playing phone tag with managers to approve last-minute schedule changes.
For client-facing teams: Automatically confirm appointments after internal approvals – no more overpromising.

3 Ways This Integration Actually Solves Real Problems

1. “Why is there a new client in our system nobody approved?”

The Fix: Auto-create approval requests when new clients get added to GoReminders.
Real Example: A healthcare clinic uses this to ensure only vetted patients get added to their system. New patient form submission → GoReminders entry → ApproveThis request to clinical director. No more unverified appointments clogging up the schedule.

2. “Who approved this VIP client’s special requests?!”

The Fix: Auto-create GoReminders clients from approved requests.
Real Example: A marketing agency routes all new client requests through ApproveThis first. Once approved, the client gets automatically added to GoReminders with custom reminders about contract terms. Legal gets peace of mind, account managers get context.

3. “We sent reminders with outdated pricing!”

The Fix: Trigger approvals when client details change in GoReminders.
Real Example: A law firm updates a client’s billing rate in GoReminders → ApproveThis requires partner approval before new rate reminders go out. No more accidental rate leaks or accounting fires.

Why This Isn’t Just Another “Integration”

Most Zapier integrations just shuffle data. This combo actually enforces your business rules:

• Approval thresholds automatically escalate high-value client requests
• Vacation delegation ensures schedule changes get approved even when Karen from accounting is snorkeling in Bali

Bonus: Approvers only need ApproveThis access – no extra GoReminders licenses required. Perfect for:

• External partners approving vendor schedules
• Executives reviewing high-priority client bookings
• Cross-departmental approvals (finance + operations + client success)

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

Connect them in Zapier in three steps even your least techy manager can handle:

1. Trigger: Choose your GoReminders event (new client, updated info, etc.)
2. Action: Set up ApproveThis to create an approval request with dynamic fields
3. Test: Use real data – like approving a client with special billing terms

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-approve routine requests (like standard appointment types) and only flag exceptions.

What This Actually Fixes For Different Teams

Sales Teams: Stop Being Ghosted After Giving Quotes

Scenario: Your rep promises a discount to close a deal → Finance takes 5 days to approve → Client books with someone faster.
Fix: Auto-create approval requests in ApproveThis when new clients get added to GoReminders. Approvers get email alerts with one-click decisions. Approved? Client gets instant confirmation. Denied? Sales gets notified to renegotiate before the client bolts.

Operations: Kill Last-Minute Schedule Chaos

Scenario: Field tech accepts a urgent job → Dispatcher doesn’t approve → Client gets reminder for a nonexistent appointment.
Fix: Tech submits request via ApproveThis → Approved jobs auto-add to GoReminders with technician-specific reminders → Denied requests trigger automatic rescheduling emails.

Customer Success: No More “That’s Not What We Agreed To”

Scenario: CSM approves a custom service package → Ops team misses the memo → Client gets standard reminders.
Fix: Custom approval workflows in ApproveThis trigger tailored GoReminders sequences based on approved terms. VIP clients get different reminders than standard accounts – without manual tagging.

The Nerd Stuff You Actually Care About

ApproveThis features that make this integration bulletproof:

Conditional Logic: Route approvals based on client type, service cost, or location. High-value client update? Escalate to director. Routine change? Auto-approve.
Real-Time Tracking: See exactly where each request is stuck – is it waiting on legal? Held up in finance?
Email Approvals: Approvers can reject/approve directly from Gmail without logging into another system.

“But What If…” Scenarios (We’ve Heard Them All)

Q: What if an approver is out sick?
A: Vacation delegation automatically reroutes requests. No more holding up schedules because someone’s on PTO.

Q: Can external clients approve things?
A: Yes – send them ApproveThis links without needing GoReminders access. Perfect for getting client sign-off on rescheduled appointments.

Q: What about compliance?
A: Every approval/rejection is logged with timestamps and comments. Audit trails make compliance officers actually smile.

How to Not Screw This Up

Do:
- Start with one workflow (like new client approvals)
- Use calculated fields to auto-approve low-risk requests
- Set escalation rules for time-sensitive approvals

Don’t:
- Try to automate every approval process on day one
- Forget to test with edge cases (like declined credit cards)
- Leave approvers in the dark – use ApproveThis’ comment threads

Bottom Line: This Isn’t About Software

It’s about eliminating the “Hey, did you approve that thing?” conversations that waste 37% of your workday. It’s about clients actually showing up because your reminders reflect approved details. And it’s about looking competent when other teams are still drowning in approval chaos.

Ready to stop being the bottleneck? Get started with ApproveThis or schedule a 15-minute demo to see how it works with your GoReminders setup.