No Silver Spoons®

No Silver Spoons®

Welcome to No Silver Spoons®, a podcast that celebrates grit, resilience, and the beauty of building success without shortcuts. Formerly known as Dentistry Support® The Podcast, we are now in our fourth season, embracing a broader vision while staying true to our roots. Powered by Dentistry Support®, this podcast delivers meaningful conversations, actionable advice, and inspiring stories for listeners from every industry and walk of life. Hosted by Sarah Beth Herman—a dynamic entrepreneur, generational leader, and 5x CEO with nearly 25 years of experience—No Silver Spoons® brings real, unfiltered discussions about leadership, business, and personal growth. Sarah Beth's journey of building success from the ground up, without ever being handed a "silver spoon," shapes the tone and mission of every episode. Each week, we feature incredible guests who share their stories of overcoming challenges, learning from their mistakes, and growing into their best selves. Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, or simply someone who values authenticity and hard work, this podcast is for you. Join us for candid conversations, That's Good Moments to recap key takeaways and insights that remind us all that success isn’t handed out—it’s earned through grit and determination. Let’s keep the grit, share the goodness, and never stop growing together on No Silver Spoons®.

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October 6, 2025 32 mins

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In this powerful new season, host Sarah Beth Herman, 5x CEO and leadership mentor, opens up about the story that changed everything. This isn’t another polished business highlight reel. It’s real, raw, and completely human.

Episode 89 marks a new beginning — one built on resilience, humility, and the truth that success doesn’t come from looking the part. It comes from learning through it.

Sarah Beth shares her early jou...

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Sarah Beth Herman, host of 'No Silver Spoons,' shares her journey as a small business owner. She reveals the harsh truths about the challenges and worries that continuously arise in business, debunking the myth that there is a finish line where all problems disappear. Sarah recounts her story of buying a hair salon in Denver in 2011, a venture that initially felt like a dream come true but quickly turned int...

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Sarah Beth Herman, CEO of Dentistry Support and host of No Silver Spoons, discusses the vulnerabilities of dental practices that rely too heavily on a single office manager. She shares insights from a California dental group and emphasizes the importance of building resilient systems that don't depend on 'heroic' efforts from one person. The episode covers practical steps for distributing tasks, improvi...

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In the 86th episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' Sarah Beth Herman dives into the challenges dental business owners face when trying to scale their practices. She explains that the biggest hurdle isn't a lack of money but a lack of proper systems. Sarah highlights the issues that arise from expanding without a solid foundation, such as increased chaos and inefficiency. She shares how standardized processes, c...

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In this episode, Sarah Beth Herman discusses the decline of common courtesy and its implications for workplace culture and leadership. She shares a personal story about a simple act of kindness and how it highlighted the importance of courtesy as a fundamental leadership strategy. Sarah Beth emphasizes that culture is demonstrated through everyday interactions rather than mission statements. She provides a six-step fr...

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September 1, 2025 12 mins

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In this episode of "No Silver Spoons", host Sarah Beth Herman delves into the concept of manifestation as a leadership discipline, emphasizing its grounding in neuroscience and practical application. Sarah shares her journey from financial desperation to business success and explains how acting with belief and intention can rewire the brain to achieve desired outcomes. She discusses the impact of repetition ...

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August 25, 2025 18 mins

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In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' host Sarah Beth Herman, a seasoned entrepreneur and business mentor, opens up about her personal journey from struggle to success. She shares how she turned moments of desperation into opportunities by leveraging neuroscience principles like neuroplasticity and the Reticular Activating System (RAS). Sarah recounts her challenging times in 2014, where she started buildin...

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In this episode, Sarah Beth shares insights from a dining room conversation with her husband about the importance of fully committing to one's vision, using the historical example of Hernan Cortez's 'burn the ships' strategy. Sarah discusses the implications of this mindset in modern business, emphasizing the need to eliminate backup plans to foster full engagement and leadership. She points out th...

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August 11, 2025 18 mins

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In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' hosted by Sarah Beth, the focus is on the integration of AI in dental administrative tasks and the significance of human involvement. Sponsored by Dentistry Support, the episode discusses the limitations of AI in handling complex dental admin tasks such as claims processing, payment posting, and verifying eligibility, and stresses the importance of human expertise to en...

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In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' the host discusses the impact of sharing negative or revenge-driven quotes on social media, elucidating their potential harm under the guise of self-discovery. Using the example of her friend 'Vanessa,' the host explains how these posts often act as subtle sabotage, amplifying pain instead of promoting healing. She offers practical advice to shift this narrati...

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In episode 79 of No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth Herman, CEO of Dentistry Support, discusses the need to rethink dental marketing strategies and referral programs. She critiques the outdated and ineffective promotional tactics prevalent in the dental industry, such as discounts and giveaways. Instead, Sarah advocates for creating exceptional patient experiences to naturally drive referrals and shares actionable strategie...

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July 21, 2025 19 mins

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In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' Sarah Beth Herman offers a sobering critique of the false promises propagated by many online business coaches and ad experts. She stresses that entrepreneurs often fall into the trap of believing ads and funnels will solve their problems without having a solid foundational business structure. Using real client stories, she demonstrates how a clear brand message and effe...

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In this episode of No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth discusses the critical issue of retention struggles in businesses. She emphasizes the importance of not blaming clients or team members, but instead addressing the underlying issues within leadership, systems, and communication. Citing studies from Harvard Business Review and the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, Sarah Beth highlights the significance of ...

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In this episode of No Silver Spoons, host Sarah Beth Herman shares a personal story illustrating the importance of effective delegation in business. Reflecting on her past experience with a team member, she underscores how clear instructions, and proper communication can make or break a task. Sarah emphasizes the role of trust, context, and specific directives in successful delegation, drawing parallels with a persona...

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June 30, 2025 19 mins

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In this episode of No Silver Spoons, hosted by Sarah Beth Herman and sponsored by Dentistry Support, we delve into how automation is revolutionizing the dental industry in 2025. The discussion highlights the benefits of AI-powered recruitment, on-demand staffing apps, and various automated systems for daily operations, patient follow-ups, and insurance verifications. Sarah Beth emphasizes that automation enhances rath...

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June 23, 2025 15 mins

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In this episode of No Silver Spoons, host Sarah Beth Herman shares her experiences and insights from over five years of leading businesses and brands. Herman emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the subtle ways negative individuals can impact one’s journey. Drawing from her personal struggles and professional challenges, she discusses leadership, the necessity of honest self-evaluation, and the crit...

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In this heartfelt episode of No Silver Spoons, host Sarah Beth Herman discusses the profound importance of bravery in preserving one's peace. She explores the necessity of walking away from toxic relationships, releasing resentment, and avoiding emotional burnout, especially for leaders and business owners. Drawing on personal experiences and studies, Sarah emphasizes that protecting peace is not about being rude...

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In this episode of No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth Herman tackles the detrimental effects of passive mindsets on personal and professional growth. Drawing from her own experiences and research, Sarah Beth addresses how fake positivity and the 'fake it till you make it' mentality can lead to internal chaos and burnout. She emphasizes the need for integrity, intentional mindset work, and genuine positivity that t...

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 In this episode of No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth Herman invites listeners to rethink the way they approach money and personal growth. She emphasizes that you don’t need a perfect starting point to build success—what matters is how you use what you already have and your willingness to take smart risks. Through honest stories and real-life examples, Sarah Beth shows that meaningful growth often requires stepping outside...

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In this episode of No Silver Spoons, host Sarah Beth Herman explores a common challenge many leaders face: how to create a sense of urgency without causing anxiety, especially in remote or hybrid teams.

Sarah Beth shares real-life experiences and research-backed insights to explain the difference between helpful urgency and harmful pressure. When used effectively, urgency can boost motivation and focus. But if mismanag...

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