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

Salesforce Email Deliverability Demystified: Is It Good or Bad for Outreach?
Email Deliverability

Salesforce Email Deliverability Demystified: Is It Good or Bad for Outreach?

Wondering if Salesforce email deliverability is good enough for outreach? This guide explains how Salesforce handles email, its limits for cold outreach, the deliverability mistakes to avoid, and what outbound teams really need to hit inboxes at scale
Ultimate Leadgenerator.io Review: 5 Pros & Cons To Know Before Investing
Reviews

Ultimate Leadgenerator.io Review: 5 Pros & Cons To Know Before Investing

In-depth Leadgenerator.io review with features, pricing, pros & cons, who it’s for, and why Salesforge may be a better alternative.
5 Best SDRx Alternatives & Competitors for AI Sales Outreach
Tools

5 Best SDRx Alternatives & Competitors for AI Sales Outreach

Tired of SDRx limitations? Discover 5 top SDRx alternatives in 2025 that deliver better outreach, personalization, reply handling, and meeting booking.
Ultimate Listkit Review: 100+ Users' Experience Analyzed
Reviews

Ultimate Listkit Review: 100+ Users' Experience Analyzed

Is Listkit the best B2B lead gen tool in 2025—or just hype? I analyzed 100+ real reviews, tested it across industries, and compared it with Salesforge.
7 Best Instantly Alternatives & Competitors for 2025
Tools

7 Best Instantly Alternatives & Competitors for 2025

Looking for the best Instantly alternatives in 2025? Compare 7 cold email tools that actually scale, improve deliverability, and boost reply rates.
20 Sales Productivity Tools To Maximize Your Team's Potential
Tools

20 Sales Productivity Tools To Maximize Your Team's Potential

Struggling with too many tools and low output? Discover 19 sales productivity tools that help you automate follow-ups, close deals, and scale faster.
5 Tools To Automate Your Sales Workflow in 2025
Tools

5 Tools To Automate Your Sales Workflow in 2025

Discover 5 tools to automate your sales workflow in 2025—save time, boost outreach, and scale smarter without juggling multiple platforms.
5 Best Cold Email Courses for Lead Generation in 2025
Tutorials & Guides

5 Best Cold Email Courses for Lead Generation in 2025

Discover 5 top cold email courses for 2025—tailored for founders, SDRs, and marketers. Learn what works, who it's for, and how much it costs.
Virtual Sales Assistant: How To Find The Best in 2025?
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Virtual Sales Assistant: How To Find The Best in 2025?

Discover how Virtual Sales Assistants can help your sales team automate outreach, manage leads, and boost productivity. Compare top tools and features for 2025!