Ben Berry, Managing Director at English Lakes Hotels and Low Bay Resort and Spa, joins Jordan to discuss what it really takes to integrate Bitcoin into a UK hospitality business.

They cover how you build a true resort experience in the Lake District, where AI tools like ChatGPT are already improving marketing and operations, and why hospitality still relies on people even as automation accelerates. Ben also shares his Bitcoin journey, why he sees “Bitcoin and everything else” as two separate baskets, and how he’s driving adoption through payments, holding BTC, and building a circular economy with suppliers.

🇬🇧 English Lakes is a member of the Bitcoin Business Network, find out more: https://bitcoincollective.co/bbn/

CONTACT JORDAN:

X: https://x.com/JayW132

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/

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X: https://x.com/BenBrry

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-berry-170b2258/

English Lakes: https://englishlakes.co.uk/

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Welcome to Low Bay

01:49 Family Legacy Since 1952

04:39 Why Bitcoin Fits a Family Business

06:46 Building the Resort and Spa

08:26 Bitcoin Business Network

09:47 Inside the Resort

11:13 Hotel to Resort

13:51 Taking Over as MD

18:39 Kids, Legacy and AI

25:05 How They Use AI

36:12 Pivot to Bitcoin

37:41 First Bitcoin Rabbit Hole

38:48 Altcoins and Early Mining

39:33 Coinbase Doubts and Ripple

41:53 Back in 2017

44:02 Leverage and Low Time Preference

45:12 Bitcoin and Politics

48:18 Elected by 7 Votes

54:31 The Dark Side of Politics

01:01:38 From Council to Company

01:04:40 Integrating Bitcoin Payments

01:09:27 Training the Team

01:11:12 Final Thoughts and Invitation

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Why This Resort Accepts Bitcoin Payments

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Joe, Scott and Jez join Jordan to reflect on what changed in the UK Bitcoin landscape over 2025, and what that signals for 2026. They discuss how conversations are shifting from price talk to the deeper issues of living standards, broken incentives, and why more people now sense that something in the system is failing.They explore the “debasement trade”, the renewed attention on gold and silver, and why Bitcoin increasingly stands out as a practical way for individuals and businesses to protect long-term effort and savings. The episode also looks at how Bitcoin education is evolving, why calm explanations matter more than hype, and why business adoption could become the key driver of UK normalisation.CONTACT JORDAN:X: https://x.com/JayW132LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/Email: hello@bitcoincollective.coCONTACT JOE:X: https://x.com/SatmoJoeLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joe-bryan-763946a/CONTACT SCOTT:X: https://x.com/btconlyscottLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/scott-p-ellam-5a097449CONTACT JEZ:X: https://x.com/Jcastweet00:00 Understanding Bitcoin's Potential01:03 Holiday Reflections and Year-End Wrap-Up03:17 Business Success and Bitcoin Adoption06:58 Shifting Perceptions on Bitcoin11:30 Economic Realities and Bitcoin's Role28:58 Peter McCormack's Breaking Point29:26 The Importance of Bitcoin Education30:30 Struggles of Modern Families31:19 Bitcoin's Marketing Problem32:48 Generational Wealth and Housing34:15 Bitcoin as a Beacon of Hope34:46 Conversations with Family about Bitcoin42:02 The Decline of Excellence in the UK47:33 Bitcoin's Role in Business and Society52:22 Looking Forward to 2026 and Beyond01:01:50 Closing Thoughts and Holiday WishesREAD OUR NEWSLETTER:https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06sBiOznJDxuhafDmkE9VK?si=3f0a8bb8abd64eecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bitcoin-collective/id1561573613Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/AYHiNhTTv0HOgGEjRjWNYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoincollective?sub_confirmation=1All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not meant to represent financial, trade or investment advice.Why Bitcoin Is Starting to Feel Inevitable⸻EDITED BY JAMES PEARCELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.#Bitcoin #BitcoinUK #SoundMoney

Larry Lepard, investor and author of The Big Print, joins Jordan to examine why gold is signalling monetary debasement and what that means for Bitcoin. He explains why gold often moves first, why Bitcoin typically follows, and why simple, clear education still matters.

The Big Print: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Print-Happened-America-Sound/dp/B0DVTCVX8J

Recorded 10th November 2025

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CONTACT LARRY:

X: https://x.com/LawrenceLepard

Website: https://ema2.com

00:00 - Introduction

00:50 - Welcome Back, Larry!

01:09 - The Journey of the Book

02:20 - Bitcoin’s Reach and Future

03:43 - Comparing Influential Books

07:12 - The Role of Audio Books

08:44 - Gold’s Significance in Today’s Economy

13:23 - Monetary Debasement and Its Implications

23:55 - The Federal Reserve’s Role and Future

38:32 - Political Reforms and Global Peace Initiatives

39:42 - Currency Reset and Sound Money

40:19 - The Role of Bitcoin in the Future Economy

44:21 - Decentralisation and Media Transformation

51:49 - Bitcoin’s Market Dynamics and Predictions

58:41 - The Power Law and Bitcoin’s Future

01:00:38 - Challenges and Optimism for Bitcoin Adoption

01:10:09 - Spreading the Word and Educating Others

01:11:04 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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