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

Ultimate Dripify Review and Pricing: What You Need to Know Before Buying?
Reviews

Ultimate Dripify Review and Pricing: What You Need to Know Before Buying?

Thinking about Dripify? Read our 2025 review covering pricing, features, pros, cons, and hidden costs. See if Dripify is worth $59–$99/month—or if Salesforge is the better multi-channel alternative.
5 Trigger-Based Email Examples for Cold Outreach
Cold Outreach

5 Trigger-Based Email Examples for Cold Outreach

Explore effective trigger-based email strategies to enhance cold outreach and boost engagement with prospects through timely, personalized communication.
EmailBison Pricing & Reviews: '5' Things Agencies Need to Know
Reviews

EmailBison Pricing & Reviews: '5' Things Agencies Need to Know

EmailBison costs $499/month with private servers and unlimited scale—but is it worth $6K/year? See reviews, pros/cons, and cheaper alternatives like Salesforge.
AI SDR: How Does It Work?
AI SDRs

AI SDR: How Does It Work?

Explore how AI Sales Development Representatives streamline prospecting, outreach, and follow-ups, transforming sales efficiency and engagement.
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.
Cold Email: The A-Z Guide for Beginners to Dominate in 2025
Cold Outreach

Cold Email: The A-Z Guide for Beginners to Dominate in 2025

Learn what is cold email and how to write effective cold emails to improve your response rates and connect with your audience.
5 Best AmpleMarket Alternatives & Competitors for Cold Email Outreach
Tools

5 Best AmpleMarket Alternatives & Competitors for Cold Email Outreach

Looking for Amplemarket alternatives in 2025? We reviewed 5 best competitors—Salesforge, Clay, Smartlead, Lemlist & Outreach—covering features, pricing, pros & cons to help you choose the right cold outreach tool.
Why Timing Matters in Cold Email Follow-Ups
Cold Outreach

Why Timing Matters in Cold Email Follow-Ups

Effective cold email follow-ups rely on timing, psychology, and AI tools to enhance engagement and boost response rates.