Carlos Ascanio

Customer Success Manager

Carlos leads Client Success at The Forge, where he combines technical precision with real empathy for the sales grind. He’s the person customers call when they want to go from setup to results - fast. With nearly a decade of experience in CS, support, and account management, Carlos understands the pain points and potential of cold outreach at scale. His writing is practical, clear, and always focused on impact - whether he’s comparing lead gen platforms, walking through AI-powered prospecting workflows, or outlining how to run placement tests the right way. At The Forge, he’s a trusted advisor to clients navigating infrastructure setup, mailbox management, and automation optimization - ensuring they don’t just use the tools, but win with them.

Blog posts by Carlos Ascanio

Yesware Review 2024: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons, and its Best Alternative
Tools

Yesware Review 2024: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons, and its Best Alternative

Dive into our 2024 Yesware Review! Uncover key features, pricing details, pros & cons, and the best alternative to elevate your email outreach strategy.
10 Tips to Lower High Cold Email Spam Rates in 2025
Tutorials & Guides

10 Tips to Lower High Cold Email Spam Rates in 2025

Learn these 10 effective tips to reduce high cold email spam rates and ensure your emails land in the inbox, not the spam folder!
5 Best Apollo.io Alternatives & Competitors in 2025
Tools

5 Best Apollo.io Alternatives & Competitors in 2025

Explore our findings on the best 5 Apollo.io alternatives & competitors for successful cold email outreach. Make an informed decision for your outreach strategy!
Apollo.io Pricing Analysis: 14 Smart Ways To Evaluate Its Worth in 2024
Tools

Apollo.io Pricing Analysis: 14 Smart Ways To Evaluate Its Worth in 2024

Explore our detailed assessment of Apollo.io pricing for SMBs to decide if it's a valuable investment. Gain insights into the features and benefits.
21 Best Sales Automation Tools for Agency Owners in 2024
Tools

21 Best Sales Automation Tools for Agency Owners in 2024

Transform your agency's efficiency with 2024's top 21 sales automation tools, and discover which ones elevate your business to new heights.
10 Best Email Outreach Tools in 2025 (Reviews & Pricing)
Reviews

10 Best Email Outreach Tools in 2025 (Reviews & Pricing)

Learn about the top 10 email outreach tools of 2025, their unique features, and pricing—find out which one elevates your business communication.
Instantly.ai Review 2025: Features, Pricing, Alternative
Reviews

Instantly.ai Review 2025: Features, Pricing, Alternative

We take an under-the-hood look at what customers have to say about Instantly.ai and stack it up with our very own Salesforge!
Email Deliverability Terms Explained
Email Deliverability

Email Deliverability Terms Explained

Are you lost in the buzz words surrounding email deliverability? Visit us at Salesforge.ai today and read our full and easily understandable glossary of Email Deliverability Terms with explanations to answer your questions!
The Power of Proof: How Case Studies Can Boost Your Cold Email Outreach
Cold Outreach

The Power of Proof: How Case Studies Can Boost Your Cold Email Outreach

Why including case studies is important to build trust & credibility with your prospects! We have taken an in-depth look at just this. Get the full insight by visiting Salesforge.ai today to optimize your cold email campaigns!