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

SuperAGI AI SDR Review: Is It Worth It?
Reviews

SuperAGI AI SDR Review: Is It Worth It?

SuperAGI review: Can AI SDRs replace sales teams? Learn features, pros, cons, pricing, and why many compare it to Agent Frank.
Top 15 SDR Tools To Scale Your Revenue in 2025
Tools

Top 15 SDR Tools To Scale Your Revenue in 2025

Discover 15 top SDR tools to boost your outbound sales in 2025. Compare features, pricing, and pick the right tool to scale meetings and revenue faster.
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
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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
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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 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!
Top 5 Lemwarm Alternatives For Better Deliverability in 2025
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Top 5 Lemwarm Alternatives For Better Deliverability in 2025

Explore the top 5 Lemwarm alternatives for improved deliverability in 2025. Find the best email warm-up tools to boost inbox placement and outreach success.