The verdict in three sentences
A solo referral partner is capped at what they can prospect themselves; running a network multiplies sales without more personal canvassing. Each recruit brings 2 to 5 contracts/month, and the network leader earns an override (bonus commission) on every sale by their network, on top of their own sales. You recruit students, salespeople and freelancers with a sales kit and a demo ready to show on mobile.
Two-tier commission structure
The model rests on two layers: the partner's direct commission and the leader's override. Here is a typical 2026 grid on the showcase pole (15% partner).
| Level | Beneficiary | Rate on showcase sale | On a Growth (500,000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct sale | Recruited partner | 15% | 75,000 FCFA |
| Level-1 override | Network leader | 3 – 5% | 15,000 – 25,000 FCFA |
| Monthly volume bonus | Leader | tiered bonus | 50,000 FCFA at 20 sales |
The partner keeps the bulk (15%) to stay motivated; the leader is paid on aggregate volume. With 5 active partners at 3 Growth sales/month, the 4% override pays 5 × 3 × 20,000 = 300,000 FCFA/month to the leader, not counting their own sales.
Who to recruit and with what kit
The network is built with profiles who already have a local address book. The sales kit standardizes the pitch.
| Profile | Hunting ground | Kit content |
|---|---|---|
| Business student | Family network, neighborhood SMEs | Mobile demo, price grid |
| Experienced salesperson | Former clients, known sectors | Pitch deck, quote template |
| Freelancer / designer | Creative clients, shops | Demo portfolio, talking points |
| Community manager | Social-media merchants | E-commerce cases, Wave/OM rates |
The Kolonell sales kit contains a URL-customizable live demo, an FCFA/EUR price grid, quote templates and pitch points per pole. A new recruit is operational after one day of training, with no technical skill.
Mini case study
Mariama, a network leader in Dakar, recruits 6 partners in two months (3 students, 2 salespeople, 1 CM). The network places an average of 14 sites/month, Starter/Growth mix, revenue ~5,000,000 FCFA. The partners earn their 15% (~750,000 FCFA shared). Mariama collects her 4% override on the volume: ~200,000 FCFA, plus a tiered bonus of 50,000 FCFA for exceeding 12 sales, i.e. 250,000 FCFA/month in leadership income — without having prospected a single client herself that month.
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The Kolonell business referral program is designed to be duplicated. Direct rates: showcase 15% + 5% recurring, e-commerce 12%, marketplace 10%, institutional 8%. As a leader, you recruit under you and earn an override on your network's sales, with centralized lead tracking (each contact is attributed to its partner to avoid conflicts). Kolonell provides the sales kit, the demos and the tracking board; you lead, train and motivate.
FAQ
What exactly is an override?
It is a bonus commission paid to the leader on sales made by the partners they recruited, typically 3 to 5% of the sale price, on top of the 15% earned by the direct partner.
How many partners for a meaningful leadership income?
With 5 active partners at 3 Growth sales/month and a 4% override, the leader earns about 300,000 FCFA/month from the override alone, excluding personal sales.
How to avoid conflicts over leads?
Each contact is attributed to the partner who brought it in the centralized tracking board. The first-registered rule settles any dispute and secures the commission.
Which profiles convert best?
Experienced salespeople and merchants' community managers convert fast, because they already have a qualified address book. Students bring volume on neighborhood SMEs.
How long to train a recruit?
One day is enough with the sales kit: mobile demo, price grid, quote template and per-pole talking points. No technical skill is required.
Let's talk about your project. Build your referral network and earn an override on every sale. 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.
