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

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.
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.
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!
What Is SPF, DKIM, DMARC, & How to Set It Up Correctly?
Email Infrastructure

What Is SPF, DKIM, DMARC, & How to Set It Up Correctly?

Learn the fastest way to set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to boost your email security without any mistakes.
How to Set Up Domain & Mailbox for Cold Email?
Email Infrastructure

How to Set Up Domain & Mailbox for Cold Email?

This article takes you through how to correctly set up your domains and mailboxes with specific regard to cold email. Also includes an FAQ!
Basics on Email Lead Generation: Your Go-To Guide
B2B Lead Generation

Basics on Email Lead Generation: Your Go-To Guide

Do you want to learn the basics on Email Lead Generation and take your business to the next level? Visit Salesforge.ai and get started!
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!
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!
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!