About Skillhancer Labs
A studio that trains the people who sell its work
Skillhancer Labs builds websites, mobile apps, custom software and automation for growing businesses. Our projects are sold by interns we train, and built by our developers.
The model
Interns sell, developers build
Two jobs, done by the people best placed to do each one.
Interns train for 15 days
Before talking to a client, every intern learns what we build, how to run a discovery conversation and how to scope a project honestly.
Interns find and sell projects
They talk to businesses, listen for real problems and bring in projects that fit. The proposal and price are confirmed by the team.
Developers build them
Our developers design, build and launch each project, with a weekly update to the client until handover.
Interns earn 10% commission on each project they sell. It is paid after the project is delivered and the client has paid, so an intern only earns on work that shipped. On top of that, interns receive a performance stipend.
Why it works
Good for clients, fair to interns
For clients
The people who sell your project are paid only when it is delivered and paid for, so they have every reason to scope it honestly.
- A fixed proposal before any work starts
- Projects built by developers, not by the people who sold them
- Weekly updates during the build
- A handover with your accounts, code and a written guide
For interns
Real client conversations, a clear commission rule and training before you start. You learn to sell by doing it, with a team behind you that builds what you sell.
- 15 days of training before the first client conversation
- 10% commission on every project you sell
- Commission paid after the project is delivered and the client has paid
- A performance stipend on top of commission
- Earnings and progress tracked in the Skill Wallet
Values
What we hold ourselves to
Specific
We say what we will build, by when and for how much, in writing. Vague promises help nobody.
Fair
Clients pay for what they receive. Interns earn on what they sell. The rule for each is written down.
Fast
Short calls, prompt proposals and progress you can see every week.
Honest
If a project is not a good fit, or a date is at risk, we say so early and plainly.
Work with us
Build a project, or learn to sell them
Businesses can start with a short enquiry. Students and early-career sellers can apply for the internship.