The verdict in three sentences
The sale commission is a one-shot deal; the 5% recurring on maintenance is income that lands every month, for life. At Kolonell a referral partner earns 5% on maintenance (50,000 – 200,000 FCFA/month), hosting (25,000 – 75,000) and SEO (75,000 – 300,000). Twenty active clients at 150,000 FCFA/month recurring = 150,000 FCFA/month passive to the partner, compounding as the portfolio grows.
Recurring income, service by service
Every monthly contract signed by a client you referred pays you 5% each month, for as long as they stay.
| Service | Client monthly fee | Your cut (5%) | Total over 20 clients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 50,000 – 200,000 FCFA | 2,500 – 10,000 FCFA | 50,000 – 200,000 FCFA/mo |
| Managed hosting | 25,000 – 75,000 FCFA | 1,250 – 3,750 FCFA | 25,000 – 75,000 FCFA/mo |
| SEO | 75,000 – 300,000 FCFA | 3,750 – 15,000 FCFA | 75,000 – 300,000 FCFA/mo |
| Combined average basket | ~150,000 FCFA | ~7,500 FCFA | ~150,000 FCFA/mo |
One-off vs recurring over 24 months
A partner chasing only sales earns big once, then nothing. One who tracks the recurring builds an annuity.
| Month | Sale only (1 showcase/mo at 15%) | Cumulative recurring (5%, +1 client/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 75,000 FCFA | 7,500 FCFA |
| Month 6 | 75,000 FCFA | 45,000 FCFA/mo |
| Month 12 | 75,000 FCFA | 90,000 FCFA/mo |
| Month 24 | 75,000 FCFA | 180,000 FCFA/mo |
| Total 24 months | ~1,800,000 FCFA | ~2,700,000 FCFA cumulative |
Mini case study
Ibrahim, a sales rep in Abidjan, refers one new client per month to Kolonell, each on a combined maintenance + hosting contract at 150,000 FCFA/month. His recurring cut is 7,500 FCFA/month per client. After 20 months, with 5%/yr churn, he keeps ~19 active clients: ~142,500 FCFA/month of passive income, without reselling anything, on top of his sale commissions.
The Kolonell referral program
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The recurring income exists only because the Kolonell referral program pays 5% on all monthly contracts, on top of the sale commission. You refer, we deliver and maintain, you get paid every month.
| Pole | Sale commission | Monthly recurring |
|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 15% | 5% |
| E-commerce | 12% | 5% |
| Marketplace | 10% | 5% |
| Institutional | 8% | 5% |
The key: the bigger your portfolio of maintained clients, the higher your monthly passive income, independent of new sales.
FAQ
Is the 5% recurring really for life? Yes. As long as the client keeps a maintenance, hosting or SEO contract with Kolonell, you earn your cut every month, with no time cap.
What if a client leaves? Average churn runs around 5-10%/yr. On 20 clients you lose 1 to 2 per year, easily offset if you keep referring new ones.
How many clients to live off recurring alone? With an average recurring basket of 150,000 FCFA/month and 5%, you need roughly 27 active clients to reach 200,000 FCFA/month of passive income, about 2 years at one referral per month.
Does recurring stack with the sale commission? Yes, the two are independent: you first earn 15% on a showcase sale, then 5% every month on that same client's recurring services.
Do I have to manage the client myself? No. Kolonell handles delivery, maintenance and support. Your role as a partner ends at the introduction; technical follow-up and billing are covered.
Let's talk about your project. Join the referral program and build recurring income month after month. 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.
