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

ReachInbox Reviews: Our In-depth Analysis After Using It for 4 Weeks
Reviews

ReachInbox Reviews: Our In-depth Analysis After Using It for 4 Weeks

ReachInbox helps teams send, warm, and manage cold emails in one dashboard. We tested it for 4 weeks—see its real pros, cons, pricing, and best alternatives.
LinkedIn Inmail vs Messages: When Should You Use Each
Tutorials & Guides

LinkedIn Inmail vs Messages: When Should You Use Each

Learn the key differences between LinkedIn InMail and Messages. Discover when to use each for hiring, sales, or outreach—and how Salesforge automates both.
GTM Engineering vs RevOps: Key Differences to Know in 2026
B2B Lead Generation

GTM Engineering vs RevOps: Key Differences to Know in 2026

GTM Engineering vs RevOps: Learn the key differences, when to hire each role, and how to build your revenue team for 2026 and beyond.
5 Best Mailshake Alternatives & Competitors for 2025 (Picked by GTM Engineers)
Tools

5 Best Mailshake Alternatives & Competitors for 2025 (Picked by GTM Engineers)

Looking for Mailshake alternatives in 2025? Our GTM engineers hand-picked 5 top competitors with pros and cons
We Analyzed 100+ Salesflow Reviews - Here’s the Truth Nobody Tells You
Reviews

We Analyzed 100+ Salesflow Reviews - Here’s the Truth Nobody Tells You

Unfiltered truth from 100+ real Salesflow users. See how it really performs, what breaks, and if it’s worth your LinkedIn outreach budget.
Apollo Scraper Review: Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons
Reviews

Apollo Scraper Review: Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons

In-depth Apollo Scraper review covering features, pros, cons, pricing, and the best alternative, Salesforge Chrome Extension, for smarter lead generation.
12 AI Sales Intelligence Tools for Smart Prospecting in 2025
Tools

12 AI Sales Intelligence Tools for Smart Prospecting in 2025

Cut through noise with AI sales intelligence. Compare 12 top tools, key features, pricing, and use cases to focus prospecting and book more meetings.
In-depth Linked Helper Review 2025: What 100+ Users Really Say
Reviews

In-depth Linked Helper Review 2025: What 100+ Users Really Say

Discover our 2025 Linked Helper review with insights from 100+ real users. Learn about features, pricing, pros, cons, and how it can boost your LinkedIn outreach.