The verdict in three sentences
A one-shot commission is spent once; a recurring income pays every month, for the life of the contract. On showcase sites, Kolonell pays 5 % of the monthly maintenance (50,000 to 200,000 FCFA/month) as long as the client stays active. By stacking 20 clients over twelve months, a partner builds a passive income estimated between 100,000 and 400,000 FCFA/month, with no need to re-prospect.
Why recurring beats one-shot
A single sale gives a revenue spike then drops to zero. Recurring turns each client into an annuity: it adds up instead of replacing itself.
| Criterion | One-shot commission | Recurring 5 % |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Once | Every month |
| Effort after sale | None | None |
| Portfolio stacking | No | Yes |
| Predictability | Low | High |
| Effect over 24 months | Capped | Compounds |
| Income type | Active | Passive |
The one-shot funds the present; recurring builds an income that grows even in months when you sell nothing.
The portfolio effect over 12 months
Each maintained client adds a brick. The progression assumes average maintenance of 100,000 FCFA/month and a steady acquisition pace.
| Maintained clients | Monthly recurring (5 %) | Over year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 25,000 FCFA | 300,000 FCFA |
| 10 | 50,000 FCFA | 600,000 FCFA |
| 15 | 75,000 FCFA | 900,000 FCFA |
| 20 | 100,000 FCFA | 1,200,000 FCFA |
| 30 | 150,000 FCFA | 1,800,000 FCFA |
| 40 | 200,000 FCFA | 2,400,000 FCFA |
These amounts add to your sale commissions. With premium maintenance at 200,000 FCFA/month, recurring doubles: 20 clients then pay 200,000 FCFA/month, i.e. an estimated 400,000 FCFA/month at the top of the range.
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Mini case study
Bineta signed 18 showcase clients in a year. Twelve keep maintenance at 50,000 FCFA/month and six a premium maintenance at 150,000 FCFA/month.
Recurring from the first twelve: 12 x 50,000 x 5 % = 30,000 FCFA/month. Recurring from the six premium: 6 x 150,000 x 5 % = 45,000 FCFA/month. Total recurring: 75,000 FCFA/month, i.e. 900,000 FCFA over the year, landing even if Bineta signs nothing more. This passive base adds to every new 15 % sale commission.
FAQ
How much does recurring pay after a year? With 20 clients maintained at 100,000 FCFA/month, expect about 100,000 FCFA/month recurring, i.e. 1,200,000 FCFA over the year, on top of sales.
Does recurring ever stop? It lasts as long as the client keeps maintenance with Kolonell. Showcase contracts often renew for several years, extending the annuity.
Do I have to work to earn the recurring? No, it is passive income. Once the client is signed and maintained, the 5 % lands automatically every month with no action from you.
Is it better to target volume or premium? Both stack. Volume builds the client count, premium maintenance at 200,000 FCFA/month doubles the recurring per client.
How do I accelerate recurring growth? By signing new showcase sites regularly: each maintained client adds a permanent brick. Twenty clients a year push the passive base toward 100,000 to 400,000 FCFA/month.
Build a passive income with the Kolonell partner program. Pocket 15 % + 5 % recurring on showcase, 12 % e-commerce, 10 % marketplace, 8 % institutional, and let the portfolio work for you. 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.
