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

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!
7 Best Clay Alternatives & Competitors for Automated Outreach
Reviews

7 Best Clay Alternatives & Competitors for Automated Outreach

Discover the 7 best Clay alternatives for automated outreach. Compare features and pricing to find the perfect tool for your outreach and engagement needs.
What are the 3 Best Email Service Providers (ESPs) for Cold Email in 2025?
Email Infrastructure

What are the 3 Best Email Service Providers (ESPs) for Cold Email in 2025?

Aiming for top-notch cold email performance? Discover the top choices among Email Service Providers (ESP) - Google Workspace Email and Office 365/Outlook Email.
11x.ai Review: Is This The best AI SDR to Generate Leads?
AI SDRs

11x.ai Review: Is This The best AI SDR to Generate Leads?

Explore our review of 11x.ai to determine if it's the top AI SDR for lead generation. Get insights on features, benefits, and more!
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.