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

How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile To Generate Pipeline
Tutorials & Guides

How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile To Generate Pipeline

Optimize your LinkedIn like a high-converting landing page: improve your banner, headshot, headline and featured link to increase profile views, connections and sales pipeline.
Ultimate Guide to Email Compliance for Cold Outreach
Tutorials & Guides

Ultimate Guide to Email Compliance for Cold Outreach

Step-by-step compliance for cold email: CAN-SPAM, GDPR, CASL, SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup, list hygiene, warm-up, and writing practices to boost deliverability.
10 n8n LinkedIn Automation Workflow Examples + Templates
Tools

10 n8n LinkedIn Automation Workflow Examples + Templates

Discover 10 powerful n8n LinkedIn automation workflows and ready-to-use templates to save time, grow your network, and boost your LinkedIn engagement, no coding needed!
AI SDRs: Automating Follow-Up Emails
AI SDRs

AI SDRs: Automating Follow-Up Emails

How AI SDRs automate personalized follow-ups, boost open and reply rates, qualify leads, and schedule meetings to improve sales efficiency and conversions.
How Spam Traps Affect Cold Email Campaigns
Email Deliverability

How Spam Traps Affect Cold Email Campaigns

How spam traps damage cold email deliverability and sender reputation — plus practical fixes: list validation, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, and gradual domain/IP warm-up.
Dynamic Content A/B Testing for B2B Emails
Cold Outreach

Dynamic Content A/B Testing for B2B Emails

Use dynamic content and A/B testing to tailor B2B emails, improve deliverability, and boost replies, meetings, and overall campaign ROI.
7 Best AI SDRs for LinkedIn Outreach
AI SDRs

7 Best AI SDRs for LinkedIn Outreach

Discover the 7 best AI SDRs for LinkedIn outreach in 2025. Compare features, pros, cons, pricing, and find the right tool to book more meetings fast.
9 Best Expandi Alternatives & Competitors for LinkedIn Outreach
Tools

9 Best Expandi Alternatives & Competitors for LinkedIn Outreach

Discover the 9 best Expandi alternatives for safer LinkedIn outreach. Compare tools for automation, email integration, warm-up, and deliverability.