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

Is Cold Emailing illegal? (US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Europe laws Explained)
Cold Outreach

Is Cold Emailing illegal? (US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Europe laws Explained)

Wondering if cold emailing is legal? Learn how to stay compliant with CAN-SPAM, GDPR, CASL & more. Avoid fines and send cold emails the right way.
Lead List: How do you build a strong lead list for sales?
Tutorials & Guides

Lead List: How do you build a strong lead list for sales?

Tired of dead leads and no replies? Learn how to build a high-quality lead list that boosts replies, cuts bounce rates, and helps you sell to the right people.
7 Best Data Enrichment Tools for Effective Lead Generation
Tools

7 Best Data Enrichment Tools for Effective Lead Generation

Explore the 7 best data enrichment tools to boost your lead quality, find verified contacts, track intent, and close more deals—without wasting time.
3 Best Google Ads Alternatives For Lead Generation
B2B Lead Generation

3 Best Google Ads Alternatives For Lead Generation

Frustrated with Google Ads? High costs, low conversions, and poor targeting waste your budget. Discover 3 better lead generation alternatives that actually work!
30 Best Cold Email Subject Lines To Increase Open Rates
Tutorials & Guides

30 Best Cold Email Subject Lines To Increase Open Rates

Boost cold email open rates with strong subject lines. Get 30 proven examples, strategies, and mistakes to avoid. Improve engagement with Salesforge AI.
8 Cold Email Software & Tools That Deliver Results in 2025
Tools

8 Cold Email Software & Tools That Deliver Results in 2025

Looking for the best cold email software in 2025? Explore 8 top tools with AI personalization, warm-up features, CRM integrations, and pricing breakdowns.
550 Permanent Failure For One or More Recipients: How to fix it?
Tutorials & Guides

550 Permanent Failure For One or More Recipients: How to fix it?

Fix the 550 Permanent Failure error easily! Learn causes, solutions for different email providers, and pro tips to improve email deliverability.
What is an AI SDR? 5 Steps to Implement it in Your Workflow
AI SDRs

What is an AI SDR? 5 Steps to Implement it in Your Workflow

Discover how AI SDRs streamline sales processes by automating outreach, qualifying leads, and booking meetings, making your team more efficient and effective.
GoDaddy Email Settings - POP3, SMTP and IMAP
Email Infrastructure

GoDaddy Email Settings - POP3, SMTP and IMAP

Discover GoDaddy Email Settings - POP3, SMTP, and IMAP. Learn step-by-step setup, server details, port numbers, and troubleshooting tips for seamless email management.