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

7 Best Instantly Alternatives & Competitors for 2025
Tools

7 Best Instantly Alternatives & Competitors for 2025

Looking for the best Instantly alternatives in 2025? Compare 7 cold email tools that actually scale, improve deliverability, and boost reply rates.
20 Sales Productivity Tools To Maximize Your Team's Potential
Tools

20 Sales Productivity Tools To Maximize Your Team's Potential

Struggling with too many tools and low output? Discover 19 sales productivity tools that help you automate follow-ups, close deals, and scale faster.
5 AI Lead Generation Tools or Software To Generate Leads
B2B Lead Generation

5 AI Lead Generation Tools or Software To Generate Leads

Discover 6 AI lead generation tools that actually work. Save time, find better leads, and automate outreach—without adding more tabs to your sales stack.
The Hidden Dangers of Unverified Emails: Protecting Your Email Reputation
Email Deliverability

The Hidden Dangers of Unverified Emails: Protecting Your Email Reputation

Why verifying email addresses of your recipients is important to keep your bounce rate low and your email deliverability high. Visit Salesforge.ai today and get all the information you need to verify cold email domains today!
Top 5 Lemwarm Alternatives For Better Deliverability in 2025
Tools

Top 5 Lemwarm Alternatives For Better Deliverability in 2025

Explore the top 5 Lemwarm alternatives for improved deliverability in 2025. Find the best email warm-up tools to boost inbox placement and outreach success.
We Tested 3 Lemlist Alternatives For Cold Outreach: Here's Our Findings
Reviews

We Tested 3 Lemlist Alternatives For Cold Outreach: Here's Our Findings

Discover the top 3 Lemlist alternatives for effective cold outreach! Dive into our findings and find the perfect tool to boost your email campaigns.
Snov.io Review: Good, Bad, and Better Alternative
Reviews

Snov.io Review: Good, Bad, and Better Alternative

Discover our 30-day Snov.io review and see if it’s the right tool to boost your cold outreach and scale outbound efforts. Is it worth the investment?
8 Best Sales Prospecting Tools & Software for 2025
B2B Lead Generation

8 Best Sales Prospecting Tools & Software for 2025

What are the best sales prospecting tools for small businesses? Check out 8 budget-friendly options that can save time and grow your leads more effortlessly!
Lead List: How do you build a strong lead list for sales?
Tutorials & Guides

Lead List: How do you build a strong lead list for sales?

Tired of dead leads and no replies? Learn how to build a high-quality lead list that boosts replies, cuts bounce rates, and helps you sell to the right people.