Carlos was drawn to poker as a way to escape poverty and has done so successfully for nearly two decades. Though he won a WSOP gold bracelet in 2021, he is still known primarily for his extremely frugal lifestyle and his desire to inspire others to better manage their money in order to pursue financial freedom through poker.

After appearing as a guest on Episode 39 of the Thinking Poker Podcast, Carlos became a regular guest on the show and officially took over as co-host on Episode 366. He is also a poker coach and has contributed strategy articles to media outlets including PokerNews and Cardplayer Magazine.