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®.
Episodes
112 episodes
Season 5: Episode 113: The Dentistry Support® White Coat of Honor
Sarah Beth Herman shares a pop-up podcast episode announcing the Dentistry Support White Coat of Honor, a free award created to celebrate dentists who exemplify integrity, leadership, exceptional patient care, and strong team culture. She expla...
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Season 5
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Episode 113
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12:03
Season 5: Episode 111: You Are Not Stuck: How the Brain Learns Growth and Why Entrepreneurs Must Change to Scale
Host Sarah Beth Herman explains that many exhausted business owners and leaders aren’t truly stuck—they’ve rehearsed the same patterns until they feel permanent. Drawing on neuroscience, she describes how real change comes from repeated experie...
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Season 5
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Episode 111
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13:10
Season 5: Episode 110: I Am on a Winning Streak: How We Tell Ourselves Shapes How We Lead
Host Sarah Beth Herman discusses how repeated self-talk shapes mindset, nervous system regulation, and leadership, explaining neuroplasticity and how the brain reinforces the thoughts it repeats. She shares her own shift from self-criticism to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 110
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13:34
Season 5: Episode 109: The Industry Shift No One Prepared You For and How Leaders Must Respond
In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' host Sarah Beth Herman discusses the evolving landscape of dental leadership in 2026. She emphasizes the increased complexity, visibility, and emotional demands faced by dental leaders today. The shift fro...
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Season 5
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Episode 109
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16:08
Season 5: Episode 108: The Front Desk Crisis in 2026: Phones, Rudeness, and Why Billing Starts with the First Call
In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' hosted by Sarah Beth Herman, the focus is on the critical role of front desk operations in dental practices as we approach 2026. The episode discusses how the first 30 seconds of a phone call can significa...
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Season 5
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Episode 108
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13:57
Season 5: Episode 107:Why Dental Leaders Are Burned Out and What Leaders Are Getting Wrong Right Now
In this episode of No Silver Spoons, host Sarah Beth Herman addresses the pervasive issue of burnout in dental teams. She clarifies that burnout is not due to individual weaknesses but rather systemic issues in how modern dentistry is managed v...
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Season 5
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Episode 107
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13:57
Season 5: Episode 106: Show Up Like You Matter, Starting Now
In this episode of No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth Herman discusses the importance of self-respect and intentionality in leadership roles. She shares personal stories from her own growth journey and emphasizes that how we show up externally often ...
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Season 5
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Episode 106
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24:09
Season 5: Episode 105: Facing Fears, Building Strength
In this episode of No Silver Spoons, hosted by Sarah Beth Herman, the focus is on understanding the significant changes in the dental insurance landscape as we approach 2026. The episode provides detailed carrier updates from Delta Dental, Cign...
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Season 5
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Episode 105
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20:27
Season 5: Episode 104: What Remains: Leadership Lessons from a Night of Loss
In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' host Sarah Beth Herman continues the story from last week about the night her home was invaded and robbed. She shares the emotional aftermath, the search for her missing dog, and the perspective shifts tha...
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Season 5
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Episode 104
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10:03
Season 5: Episode 103: From Chaos to Clarity: Learning to Lead After a Loss
In the first episode of the new year, Sarah Beth Herman of 'No Silver Spoons' shares a deeply personal and challenging start to 2026. After returning from a festive New Year's Eve celebration, Sarah and her husband discovered their home had bee...
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Season 5
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Episode 103
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19:30
102: Welcome to Season 5
In this opening episode of Season 5 of 'No Silver Spoons,' host Sarah Beth Herman welcomes listeners, both new and returning. The season promises to focus on neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to change and adapt—highlighting how understanding...
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Season 5
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Episode 102
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12:37
101: Week 12 Keep Going: Final Week Reflections
In the final installment of the Keep Going Series, Sarah Beth Herman recounts the transformative 12-week journey aimed at personal growth and resilience. She reflects on the challenges faced and conquered, motivating listeners to persist throug...
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Season 4
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Episode 101
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16:47
100: Keep Going: Week 11: Relentless Growth: Your Next Level Awaits
In week 11 of the 'Keep Going Series,' Sarah Beth Herman delves into the importance of finishing strong, regardless of the time of year. She recounts the challenges she's faced, from balancing her MBA program and managing multiple businesses to...
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Season 4
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Episode 100
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17:51
099: Keep Going: Week 10: Becoming Your True Self
n this 10th episode of the 'Keep Going' series on No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth Herman delves into the journey of becoming the person God intended you to be, particularly when faced with shifting social circles. Sharing a personal story about a ...
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Season 4
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Episode 99
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14:00
098: Keep Going: Week 9: Tender Personal Growth: Moving forward
In week nine of the 'Keep Going' series on No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth Herman delves into the complexities and emotional challenges of hiring family members in business. Sharing her personal experience, Sarah Beth discusses the pitfalls of mis...
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Season 4
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Episode 98
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13:30
097: Keep Going: Week 8: Truth Meets Consequence: Staying True Amid Pressure
In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons', Sarah Beth Herman reflects on the profound experiences and lessons learned while working in a challenging corporate environment. Emphasizing the importance of conviction, Sarah shares a personal story of m...
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Season 4
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Episode 97
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15:39
096: 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Winner: Dentistry Support®
In this heartfelt episode and press release, Sarah Beth Herman narrates the incredible journey of her company, Dentistry Support, becoming the 2025 winner of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics in the Pacific Southwest. She detail...
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Season 4
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Episode 96
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37:48
095: Keep Going: Week 7: The Weight of Winning
In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' host Sarah Beth Herman delves into the often overlooked challenges that come with achieving success. She shares her personal journey of reaching her long-term business goal of $80,000 in monthly revenue, o...
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Season 4
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Episode 95
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16:12
094: Keep Going: Week 6: Building Under Pressure
In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' Sarah Beth Herman dives into the uninvited and relentless nature of pressure, especially when building businesses, dreams, or relationships. As part of the 'Keep Going' series, Sarah shares personal storie...
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Season 4
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Episode 94
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21:14
093: Keep Going: Week 5: Beyond Endurance: A Journey of Integrity
In this episode of No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth discusses the significance of staying true to oneself in challenging situations. She shares personal experiences from her time working in a dental group, where she faced an unexpected shift in tre...
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Season 4
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Episode 93
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22:43
092: Keep Going: Week 4: Grace and Grit: A Leadership Tale
In this week's episode of No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth Herman shares a deeply personal and heartfelt story about the complex dynamics of leadership, focusing on letting go when it hurts the most. Using the story of Irma, a once-promising employ...
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Season 4
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Episode 92
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17:42
091: Keep Going: Week 3: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones
In this episode of No Silver Spoons, host Sarah Beth shares her personal journey of overcoming life's unexpected challenges. Through the story of her family's move to Arizona for a promising business opportunity that ultimately fell through, Sa...
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Season 4
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Episode 91
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22:48
090 Keep Going: Week 2: The Art of Leading with Humility
In this episode of No Silver Spoons, host Sarah Beth Herman delves into the importance of humility and hard work in leadership and business. Reflecting on her first job at Old Country Buffet, where she wore a humbling uniform and performed vari...
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Season 4
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Episode 90
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21:30
089: Keep Going: Week 1: Rise Through Challenges
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 89
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33:03
088: Two Words: The End | Keep Going
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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14:32