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

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.
Instantly Warm Up Review: Does It Really Improve Your Deliverability?
Reviews

Instantly Warm Up Review: Does It Really Improve Your Deliverability?

Read our Instantly Email Warmup review for 2024. Learn everything you need to know to improve email deliverability and boost engagement with this powerful tool.
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.
How to Choose an Email Service Provider for Your Cold Email Campaigns
Email Infrastructure

How to Choose an Email Service Provider for Your Cold Email Campaigns

Find out how to select the perfect email service provider for cold email campaigns that boost deliverability and engagement - learn more inside!
Google Workspace vs Office 365: Which One is Best for Cold Email?‍
Email Infrastructure

Google Workspace vs Office 365: Which One is Best for Cold Email?‍

Confused between Google Workspace and Office 365 for cold emailing? This 2025 guide compares sending limits, setup, cost, and deliverability, and shows a smarter infrastructure alternative
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!
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.
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.
10 Tips to Lower High Cold Email Spam Rates in 2025
Tutorials & Guides

10 Tips to Lower High Cold Email Spam Rates in 2025

Learn these 10 effective tips to reduce high cold email spam rates and ensure your emails land in the inbox, not the spam folder!