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

11 Best Phantombuster Alternatives & Competitors for Sales Outreach in 2025
Tools

11 Best Phantombuster Alternatives & Competitors for Sales Outreach in 2025

Phantombuster alternatives compared for 2025: safer LinkedIn + email outreach, clearer pricing, team features, and deliverability. Pick the best tool for your scale.
Top AI Tools for Cross-Channel Prospecting
B2B Lead Generation

Top AI Tools for Cross-Channel Prospecting

Explore top AI tools for cross-channel prospecting that enhance sales outreach with automation and personalization across multiple platforms.
Salesforce Sales Engagement Review: Is It Worth the Price in 2025?
Reviews

Salesforce Sales Engagement Review: Is It Worth the Price in 2025?

Salesforce Sales Engagement in 2025 promises AI coaching, cadences, and automation—but is it worth $50+/user plus hidden costs? Read our detailed review of features, pricing, pros and cons, and whether enterprises or lean sales teams should use it.
Ultimate Guide to Domain Management for Cold Email
Email Infrastructure

Ultimate Guide to Domain Management for Cold Email

Learn essential strategies for effective domain management in cold email campaigns to protect your sender reputation and enhance deliverability.
What Is Multi-Channel Outreach + Top Tools Recommendations
Cold Outreach

What Is Multi-Channel Outreach + Top Tools Recommendations

Explore the importance of multi-channel outreach in B2B sales, its benefits and challenges, and top tool recommendations for effective engagement.
Ultimate Twain AI Review: Our 100+ Real User Experience Demystified
Reviews

Ultimate Twain AI Review: Our 100+ Real User Experience Demystified

Read our ultimate Twain AI review based on 100+ real user experiences. Discover its features, pros, cons, pricing, and how it compares with Salesforge in 2025.
How AI SDRs Improve Workflow Efficiency
Tutorials & Guides

How AI SDRs Improve Workflow Efficiency

Explore how AI-powered SDRs enhance sales workflows by automating tasks, improving personalization, and optimizing engagement strategies.
GDPR and Cold Emails: Avoiding Data Breaches
Cold Outreach

GDPR and Cold Emails: Avoiding Data Breaches

Learn how to navigate GDPR compliance for cold emails and avoid costly penalties while maintaining effective outreach strategies.