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

How ChatGPT Can Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Tutorials & Guides

How ChatGPT Can Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Is it possible to use ChatGPT to make your LinkedIn profile stand out from the crowd? Here, we review how you can leverage ChatGPT to optimize your LinkedIn profile and create a stronger professional online presence
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.
Get Noticed in the Inbox: 5 Tips for Using GIFs to Improve Your Cold Email Reply Rate
Tutorials & Guides

Get Noticed in the Inbox: 5 Tips for Using GIFs to Improve Your Cold Email Reply Rate

Are you wondering if using GIFs in emails would be a good idea for your business? In this blog post we review what GIFs are and how can they increase reply rates!
Top 3 Apollo Email WarmUp Alternatives For Better Deliverability
Tutorials & Guides

Top 3 Apollo Email WarmUp Alternatives For Better Deliverability

Discover the top 3 Apollo email warmup alternatives to improve deliverability and outreach. Compare features and find the best tool for your email campaigns.
10 Best Domain Registrars for Cold Email Outreach in 2025
Email Infrastructure

10 Best Domain Registrars for Cold Email Outreach in 2025

Optimize your cold email success; discover the top 10 domain registrars and learn to select the perfect one for your needs.
Crafting a Killer Heads-Up Email: Dos and Don'ts
Tutorials & Guides

Crafting a Killer Heads-Up Email: Dos and Don'ts

How to craft a killer heads-up email, which actually gets you the results you're looking for. Get all the information right here!
Don't Let Opportunities Slip Away: The Importance of Cold Email Follow-Ups
Tutorials & Guides

Don't Let Opportunities Slip Away: The Importance of Cold Email Follow-Ups

Why are email follow-ups important to boost your reply rate? Visit us at Salesforge.ai and learn much more about just this today!
Custom Tracking Domain: What is it and How to setup? [in 5 min]
Email Infrastructure

Custom Tracking Domain: What is it and How to setup? [in 5 min]

Want to boost your online tracking? Learn what a custom tracking domain is and how to set it up in just 5 minutes with our quick and easy tutorial!
BDR vs SDR: Which is better in 2025?
Reviews

BDR vs SDR: Which is better in 2025?

Learn the key differences between SDRs and BDRs. Discover their roles, skills, and how AI tools can boost your sales team’s success in 2025.