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

Apollo vs ZoomInfo: Which is Better Data & Outreach Platform in 2025
Tools

Apollo vs ZoomInfo: Which is Better Data & Outreach Platform in 2025

Compare Apollo, ZoomInfo, and Salesforge.AI to find the best sales tool for your budget, team size, and goals—based on data quality, pricing, and real user insights.
What is B2B Sales Automation? How to Execute It [+ Tools]
Tools

What is B2B Sales Automation? How to Execute It [+ Tools]

Automate your B2B sales in 2025. Learn what it is, how it works, and top tools to close more deals—faster
5 AI Lead Generation Tools or Software To Generate Leads
B2B Lead Generation

5 AI Lead Generation Tools or Software To Generate Leads

Discover 6 AI lead generation tools that actually work. Save time, find better leads, and automate outreach—without adding more tabs to your sales stack.
The Hidden Dangers of Unverified Emails: Protecting Your Email Reputation
Email Deliverability

The Hidden Dangers of Unverified Emails: Protecting Your Email Reputation

Why verifying email addresses of your recipients is important to keep your bounce rate low and your email deliverability high. Visit Salesforge.ai today and get all the information you need to verify cold email domains today!
We Tested 3 Lemlist Alternatives For Cold Outreach: Here's Our Findings
Reviews

We Tested 3 Lemlist Alternatives For Cold Outreach: Here's Our Findings

Discover the top 3 Lemlist alternatives for effective cold outreach! Dive into our findings and find the perfect tool to boost your email campaigns.
Snov.io Review: Good, Bad, and Better Alternative
Reviews

Snov.io Review: Good, Bad, and Better Alternative

Discover our 30-day Snov.io review and see if it’s the right tool to boost your cold outreach and scale outbound efforts. Is it worth the investment?
Mailscale Review: How It Compares with 3+ Leading ESPs in Cost and Efficiency
Reviews

Mailscale Review: How It Compares with 3+ Leading ESPs in Cost and Efficiency

Explore our Mailscale review to see how it stacks up against top email service providers in terms of cost and efficiency.
Sales Engagement Platforms Compared: A Comprehensive Review of Outreach.io and Salesloft.com
Reviews

Sales Engagement Platforms Compared: A Comprehensive Review of Outreach.io and Salesloft.com

Are you lost in the jungle of sales engagement platforms? Visit us at Salesforge.ai and read our thorough article where we will be Comparing Outreach vs Salesloft to help you make the best decision for you and your business!
Is Cold Emailing illegal? (US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Europe laws Explained)
Cold Outreach

Is Cold Emailing illegal? (US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Europe laws Explained)

Wondering if cold emailing is legal? Learn how to stay compliant with CAN-SPAM, GDPR, CASL & more. Avoid fines and send cold emails the right way.