The verdict in three sentences
A Kolonell referral commission is not paid at signature but at actual collection by the agency: as soon as the client pays their deposit, the first half of your commission is sent to your Wave or Orange Money account within 7 days. On a showcase site the full lead → payout cycle takes about 30 days; on an e-commerce project count 30 to 45 days, and on an institutional deal 3 to 6 months. The rate depends on the pole: 15% for showcase, 12% e-commerce, 10% marketplace, 8% institutional, plus a 5% recurring share on maintenance.
The real cycle, step by step
Referral partners often confuse "prospect introduced" with "commission earned." Between the two sit signature, deposit, production and delivery. The commission follows the money: Kolonell pays your share after being paid itself, never before.
| Step | Showcase | E-commerce | Institutional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction → first meeting | 2-5 days | 3-7 days | 1-3 weeks |
| Meeting → signed quote | 5-15 days | 10-20 days | 1-3 months |
| Deposit collected (40-50%) | day of signature | at signature | per phase |
| Project production | 5-15 days | 20-40 days | 2-4 months |
| Balance + delivery | +1 week | +1 week | staggered |
| Total lead → full payout cycle | ~30 days | 30-45 days | 3-6 months |
In short: the bigger the ticket, the longer you wait, but the higher the per-deal commission. Showcase pays fast and often; institutional pays slowly and big.
How your commission is paid
Kolonell splits the payment to pay you as early as possible without waiting for final delivery. The deposit triggers 50% of your commission, the balance arrives on delivery. Everything is sent via Wave or Orange Money within 7 days of Kolonell being paid.
| Trigger | Commission share paid | Delay after Kolonell collects |
|---|---|---|
| Client deposit (40-50%) | 50% of commission | ≤ 7 days |
| Balance on delivery | remaining 50% | ≤ 7 days |
| Maintenance activation | 5% recurring monthly | every month |
| Payout method | Wave / Orange Money | direct transfer |
| Proof | PDF commission statement | at each payout |
The Kolonell referral program pays 15% + 5% recurring for showcase, 12% e-commerce, 10% marketplace, 8% institutional. You do not code, you do not deliver: you introduce a serious client and follow the payout.
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Mini case study
Awa, who runs a cosmetics shop in Dakar, introduces her restaurateur cousin to Kolonell. He signs a Growth showcase site at 500,000 FCFA with a 50% deposit (250,000 FCFA) on signature day. Awa's commission: 500,000 × 15% = 75,000 FCFA. Once the deposit clears, she receives 37,500 FCFA on Wave within 7 days. The site ships 12 days later: she gets the remaining 37,500 FCFA. The restaurateur takes a maintenance plan at 60,000 FCFA/month: Awa additionally earns 3,000 FCFA/month (5%) for as long as the contract runs. Month 1 total: 78,000 FCFA for a simple introduction.
FAQ
When exactly do I get paid? Within 7 days of each Kolonell collection: 50% of the commission at the deposit, 50% at delivery. For a showcase site, count about 30 days from first contact to full payout.
What if the client never pays the balance? You keep the share already paid on the deposit. The commission follows money actually collected: no balance collected, no second half, but no clawback of the first.
How much does a referral partner earn on a Growth showcase? 15% of 500,000 FCFA = 75,000 FCFA, plus 5% of the monthly maintenance (2,500 to 10,000 FCFA/month depending on the plan).
Can I be a referral partner while keeping my job? Yes. The partner produces nothing: they introduce and follow up. It is side income compatible with employment or freelancing.
How are commissions paid out? Via Wave or Orange Money, with a detailed PDF statement at each payout for your records.
Let's talk about your project. Become a Kolonell referral partner and earn 15% on your very first showcase site, paid within 7 days of collection. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
