Everything Counts: Sports Edition | Cheslin Kolbe - From first pay cheque to financial discipline

Success in sport can come quickly. Understanding money often doesn’t. In this episode of Everything Counts: Sports Edition, Investec ambassador Cheslin Kolbe shares how his journey from humble beginnings to World Cup success shaped his approach to money, discipline and long-term planning. From early lessons in saving to navigating his first professional pay cheque and learning from financial mistakes, Cheslin reflects on what it takes to build lasting financial security in a short and unpredictable career. In this episode, we cover: • Growing up with limited resources and learning to save • The reality of earning as a young professional athlete • Financial mistakes and lessons learned along the way • The importance of investing and long-term planning • Preparing for life after sport for athletes • Teaching the next generation about money This is more than a sports story – it’s a conversation about discipline, responsibility and building a future beyond the game. If you care about: • Financial literacy • Career longevity • Building wealth over time • Learning from real-life money mistakes this episode is for you. Watch now and subscribe to Investec Focus Radio for more conversations that prove when it comes to money, everything counts. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Early financial lessons 02:55 Sporting ambitions 06:30 First pay cheque and purchases 08:00 Lessons from early spending 09:09 Financial planning and moving abroad 10:30 Planning for life after sport 12:32 Locker room money conversations 13:50 Key financial principles 19:23 Money mistakes 21:55 Teaching children about money 24:00 Advice for athletes 25:00 Conclusion Investec Focus Radio SA