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

We Took 20 AI SDR Demos In The Last 6 Weeks: Here's Our Detailed Review
AI SDRs

We Took 20 AI SDR Demos In The Last 6 Weeks: Here's Our Detailed Review

Tested 20 AI SDR tools so you don't have to. From reply-aware outreach to full-stack automation, find out which AI sales agents actually book meetings—and which are just hype. Agent Frank stood out. Read before spending $99–$999/month.
5 Best SDRx Alternatives & Competitors for AI Sales Outreach
Tools

5 Best SDRx Alternatives & Competitors for AI Sales Outreach

Tired of SDRx limitations? Discover 5 top SDRx alternatives in 2025 that deliver better outreach, personalization, reply handling, and meeting booking.
From SDRs to AI Agents: Redefining Outbound Sales
AI SDRs

From SDRs to AI Agents: Redefining Outbound Sales

Discover how Frank Sondors and Salesforge are transforming outbound sales with AI-powered agents and a modular sales tech approach, driving efficiency and growth in SaaS.
How to Fix a Broken Sales Funnel
Cold Outreach

How to Fix a Broken Sales Funnel

Discover how Frank Sondors and Salesforge are transforming top-of-funnel sales with AI-powered tools and innovative email deliverability solutions to boost pipeline efficiency.
The Future of Work Is Humans & AI Together: Insights from Expert Frank Sondors
AI SDRs

The Future of Work Is Humans & AI Together: Insights from Expert Frank Sondors

Discover how expert Frank Sondors leverages AI agents, strategic email infrastructure, and lean teams to revolutionize sales processes and boost pipeline generation.
We Reviewed 100+ Sales Tools, You Need These 11 In Your Stack
Reviews

We Reviewed 100+ Sales Tools, You Need These 11 In Your Stack

Discover the top 11 sales tools tested on over 100 options that can streamline your workflow, automate tasks, and supercharge your sales process from free apps to advanced AI-powered agents.
7 Best Instantly Alternatives & Competitors for 2025
Tools

7 Best Instantly Alternatives & Competitors for 2025

Looking for the best Instantly alternatives in 2025? Compare 7 cold email tools that actually scale, improve deliverability, and boost reply rates.
Why Spintax is the Secret Weapon for Successful Cold Email Campaigns
Cold Outreach

Why Spintax is the Secret Weapon for Successful Cold Email Campaigns

Are you struggling with creating cold emails with differentiated wording and experiencing deliverability issues? In this post we go over why you should use Spintax in order to improve your cold email deliverability.
Yesware Review 2024: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons, and its Best Alternative
Tools

Yesware Review 2024: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons, and its Best Alternative

Dive into our 2024 Yesware Review! Uncover key features, pricing details, pros & cons, and the best alternative to elevate your email outreach strategy.