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 Best Email Outreach Tools in 2026 (Reviews & Pricing)
Reviews

10 Best Email Outreach Tools in 2026 (Reviews & Pricing)

Learn about the top 10 email outreach tools of 2026, their unique features, and pricing—find out which one elevates your business communication.
50+ Tested Cold Email CTAs For Your Next Email
Tools

50+ Tested Cold Email CTAs For Your Next Email

Discover 50+ tested cold email CTAs to boost responses. Learn actionable tips on crafting the perfect CTA for higher clicks, replies, and conversions.
Don't Let Invalid Emails Slip Through: The Benefits of Email Verification
Email Deliverability

Don't Let Invalid Emails Slip Through: The Benefits of Email Verification

Do you want to make sure your email addresses are validated in order for your emails to end up in the receiver inbox? We review why it's important to validate your email addresses before you use them to send out emails!
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 2026
Email Infrastructure

10 Best Domain Registrars for Cold Email Outreach in 2026

Optimize your cold email success; discover the top 10 domain registrars and learn to select the perfect one for your needs.
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!
3 Best AI Tools For Sales Prospecting in 2025
B2B Lead Generation

3 Best AI Tools For Sales Prospecting in 2025

Struggling with sales prospecting? Discover the 3 best AI tools to find high-quality leads, automate outreach, and boost conversions effortlessly in 2025.
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.