Carlos Ascanio

Customer Success Manager

Carlos leads client success efforts at The Forge, marrying customer-focused onboarding with high-velocity AI outreach execution. Since joining, he's become a go-to author behind data‑driven guides on using AI for prospecting, scale workflows, and comparing market tools. His writing is sharp, tactical, and result-oriented. He tackles complex choices - like picking the right lead gen platforms - and breaks them into clear, actionable takeaways for sales and success teams. With nearly a decade in CS, technical support, and account management, Carlos blends operational rigor with empathetic customer engagement.

Blog posts by Carlos Ascanio

How to Use AI for Sales Prospecting in 2025
B2B Lead Generation

How to Use AI for Sales Prospecting in 2025

Learn how to use AI for sales prospecting in 2025. Discover top AI tools, best practices, and strategies to automate lead generation, outreach, and engagement.
Mailreef Review: 5 Pros and Cons To Know Before Investing
Email Infrastructure

Mailreef Review: 5 Pros and Cons To Know Before Investing

Thinking about investing in Mailreef? Explore our detailed Mailreef review highlighting 5 key pros and cons to help you navigate your decision with confidence.
What Is SPF, DKIM, DMARC, & How to Set It Up Correctly?
Tutorials & Guides

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.
Emailchaser review: Is It Effective Enough For Cold Outreach?
Reviews

Emailchaser review: Is It Effective Enough For Cold Outreach?

Discover our Emailchaser review to see how it performs for cold outreach. Learn about its features, benefits, and limitations to make an informed decision.
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!
50+ Tested Cold Email CTAs For Your Next Email
Tools

50+ Tested Cold Email CTAs For Your Next Email

Discover 50+ tested cold email CTAs to boost responses. Learn actionable tips on crafting the perfect CTA for higher clicks, replies, and conversions.
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!
3 Best AI Tools For Sales Prospecting in 2025
B2B Lead Generation

3 Best AI Tools For Sales Prospecting in 2025

Struggling with sales prospecting? Discover the 3 best AI tools to find high-quality leads, automate outreach, and boost conversions effortlessly in 2025.
Artisan AI Review: Is It Worth AI SDR in 2025 ?
AI SDRs

Artisan AI Review: Is It Worth AI SDR in 2025 ?

Discover the truth about Artisan AI in our comprehensive review. Is it the right AI SDR solution for 2025? Find out if it's worth your investment!