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

Hyper-Personalized CTAs: Case Studies
Cold Outreach

Hyper-Personalized CTAs: Case Studies

Explore how hyper-personalized CTAs can boost cold email outreach response rates significantly by tailoring messages to individual recipients.
3 Steps to Building a Successful B2B Lead Generation Engine
B2B Lead Generation

3 Steps to Building a Successful B2B Lead Generation Engine

Learn how to build an efficient B2B lead generation engine in three steps: target the right prospects, automate outreach, and improve conversions.
How AI SDRs Use Behavioral Data in CRM
Tutorials & Guides

How AI SDRs Use Behavioral Data in CRM

Explore how AI SDRs utilize behavioral data to enhance CRM efficiency, improve personalization, and accelerate sales growth.
5 Best Heyreach Alternatives & Competitors for LinkedIn Outreach
Tools

5 Best Heyreach Alternatives & Competitors for LinkedIn Outreach

Tired of HeyReach bugs and slow support? See 5 LinkedIn outreach alternatives—compare features, pricing, safety, and results to scale reliably today.
12 AI Sales Intelligence Tools for Smart Prospecting in 2025
Tools

12 AI Sales Intelligence Tools for Smart Prospecting in 2025

Cut through noise with AI sales intelligence. Compare 12 top tools, key features, pricing, and use cases to focus prospecting and book more meetings.
Cold Email vs LinkedIn Outreach: Which channel is best for you?
Tools

Cold Email vs LinkedIn Outreach: Which channel is best for you?

Cold email vs LinkedIn outreach — which one gets better replies? Learn when to use each, real reply rates, and how to combine both safely for more meetings.
AI SDRs and Real-Time Lead Data Enrichment
AI SDRs

AI SDRs and Real-Time Lead Data Enrichment

Explore how AI SDRs and real-time data enrichment enhance sales efficiency, personalized outreach, and cost savings for modern sales teams.
7 Best Dripify Alternatives & Competitors for Sales Outreach (2025)
Tools

7 Best Dripify Alternatives & Competitors for Sales Outreach (2025)

Looking for Dripify alternatives? See 7 safer tools for LinkedIn and email outreach with pricing, pros and cons, and best picks by use case.
How to Benchmark Follow-Up Emails in B2B Sales
Tutorials & Guides

How to Benchmark Follow-Up Emails in B2B Sales

Learn how benchmarking follow-up emails can enhance B2B sales performance through key metrics, tools, and strategies for better engagement.