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

In-depth Phantombuster Review (2026): Is It Worth It for Multi-channel Outreach?
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In-depth Phantombuster Review (2026): Is It Worth It for Multi-channel Outreach?

PhantomBuster review for 2026: features, pricing, pros, cons, and whether it is worth using for LinkedIn prospecting and multi-channel outreach.
Claygency Review: We Analyzed 50+ User Opinions
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Claygency Review: We Analyzed 50+ User Opinions

Claygency review based on 50+ user opinions. Learn what Claygencies do, pricing, pros, cons, and the best alternatives for lead generation.
Salesloft vs Outreach: Which Cold Outreach Tool Is Better For Your Business?
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Salesloft vs Outreach: Which Cold Outreach Tool Is Better For Your Business?

Compare Salesloft and Outreach to find the best cold outreach tool for your business. Discover features, pros, cons, and more to make an informed choice.
10 Best AI Outreach Tools To Scale Your Revenue in 2026
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10 Best AI Outreach Tools To Scale Your Revenue in 2026

Compare 10 AI outreach tools for 2026 and find which ones actually help you book more meetings without hurting deliverability or reply rates.
Valley AI Review: What SDRs Need to Know Before Buying
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Valley AI Review: What SDRs Need to Know Before Buying

I tested Valley AI for LinkedIn automation—signal-based targeting, voice cloning, and pricing. Here’s what works, what feels limiting, and the best alternative.
I Analyzed 100+ Amplemarket Reviews in 2026: Here's My Take
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I Analyzed 100+ Amplemarket Reviews in 2026: Here's My Take

100+ user insights on data accuracy, Duo Copilot, multichannel sequences, pricing limits, and the best alternatives.
5 Tried & Tested Topo AI SDR Alternatives & Competitors For Cold Outreach
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5 Tried & Tested Topo AI SDR Alternatives & Competitors For Cold Outreach

Looking for Topo.io SDR alternatives? Compare 5 AI SDR tools that handle prospecting, outreach, replies, and bookings for modern outbound teams.
Is Web Scraping Legal? 9 Things Every SDR Should Know
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Is Web Scraping Legal? 9 Things Every SDR Should Know

Web scraping legality explained for SDRs: what’s safe, what’s risky, GDPR basics, LinkedIn rules, and a simple do vs don’t checklist for outbound teams.
5 Growbots Alternatives & Competitors for LinkedIn Outreach
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5 Growbots Alternatives & Competitors for LinkedIn Outreach

Best Growbots alternatives in 2026: Compare Salesforge, Lemlist, Expandi, Dux-Soup, and HubSpot for LinkedIn automation, email deliverability, pricing, and scaling.