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
148 episodes
073: The Science of Letting Go: How Peace Fuels Growth in Business and Life
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 avoidin...
072: Positive on Purpose: Why Passive Mindsets Keep You Broke and Bitter
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 'fak...
071: Leverage the Rules: Stop Waiting, Start Trading What You Have
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 ...
070: Creating Urgency Without Causing Anxiety
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 experie...
069: Marrying Two Worlds: Virtual Support & The Modern Dental Office
In this episode of No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth Herman explores the tension between authenticity and the pressure to constantly show up online. She opens up about choosing stillness over content creation and the emotional toll of always being v...
068: Scaling the Right Way
In this episode, Sarah Beth Herman redefines what it truly means to scale—focusing on intentional growth, alignment with values, and resilient leadership. She shares real stories and insights on scaling the right, sustainable, and deeply human-...
067: When Growth Feels Lonely
In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' Sarah Beth Herman dives deep into the often-overlooked emotional struggles faced by entrepreneurs. She challenges the notion that financial success is the only valuable measure and delves into the isolatio...
066: Part 3 Dental Insurance
In the final episode of the 'No Silver Spoons' insurance education series, host Sarah Beth Herman discusses the challenges and solutions for navigating dental insurance in 2025. The unpredictable year has seen subtle policy changes, shifting re...
065: Part 2 Dental Insurance
In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' Sarah Beth Herman dives into the often overlooked aspects of dental insurance that practices need to grasp for effective billing. She emphasizes the importance of understanding frequency limitations, downg...
064: 2025 Dental Insurance Mistakes
In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' Sarah Beth Herman dives into the common challenges dental offices face with insurance and shares practical advice to overcome them. She emphasizes the importance of updating
063: The Invisible Ceiling: Breaking Limiting Beliefs in Leadership
In this episode of No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth Herman gets real about the power of grit when it comes to building a successful business, especially for entrepreneurs and leaders. Sharing stories from her own experience in a tough work environm...
062: Understanding High-Ticket Clients
In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' host Sarah Beth Herman delves into the essentials of working with high ticket clients. She explains the differences between low-cost and high-cost clients, emphasizing the higher expectations and differing...
061: Broken Dental Offices Don't Need to Stay That Way
In this episode of No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth Herman exposes the uncomfortable truth about growing a dental practice without relying on outside investors. It may seem tempting to take the shortcut of outside funding, but doing so cou...
060: The Psychology of Sales + Network Now
In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' host Sarah Beth Herman dives deep into the essence of successful sales, emphasizing the psychological aspects that drive long-term customer loyalty. She explains that sales are not merely about closing the...
059: Why I Started this podcast
In this episode of No Silver Spoons®, host Sarah Beth Herman reflects on the origins of her podcast, exploring what leadership means to her and why she feels called to share her experiences. She recounts the challenges and hesitations she faced...
058: Performance Anxiety vs Dedication
In this episode of No Silver Spoons®, host Sarah Beth Herman discusses the critical issue of performance anxiety versus true dedication to one's job. She explores how business owners and leaders can differentiate between pushing themselves to g...
057: The Best Dental Companies in 2025
In this episode of No Silver Spoons®, host Sarah Beth Herman shares her journey from sitting at her kitchen table to aspiring to be the best in the dental industry. She emphasizes that real success comes from ethical leadership, servant leaders...
056: Part 2: Overcoming Branding Challenges | Guest Amy Bartko
In this episode of No Silver Spoons®, host Sarah Beth Herman discusses PR strategies, do’s, and don'ts with Amy Barko from Chatterbox PR and Marketing. Amy emphasizes the importance of relationships in PR and offers practical advice, such as cr...
055: Part 1: Building Authentic Brands | Guest Amy Bartko
In this episode of No Silver Spoons®, Sarah Beth Herman sits down with CEO Amy Bartko, the powerhouse behind Chatterbox PR, to talk about what it really takes to grow a brand—without shortcuts or handouts.Am...
054: Out of Alignment or Fired: My Leadership Story
In this episode of No Silver Spoons®, host Sarah Beth Herman discusses a defining moment in her career when expressing a feeling of misalignment led to a significant confrontation with her boss. She reflects on the importance of alignment in le...
053: Trust the Process: Building a Strong Team and Community
In this episode of No Silver Spoons®, host Sarah Beth Herman dives into the realities of being a small business CEO, emphasizing the importance of clarity, trust, and purpose. She candidly discusses the struggles entrepreneurs face, such as the...
052: A Broken Heart? or a Lesson?
In this episode of No Silver Spoons®, host Sarah Beth Herman shares a deeply personal story about her entrepreneurial journey and the challenges of pursuing a brick-and-mortar business acquisition. This inspiring podcast episode explor...
051: Leadership Without Privilege
In this impromptu episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' Sarah Beth talks on the essence of leadership and resilience, exploring how to guide teams effectively without the advantage of privileged resources. Discover inspiring stories, practical lessons...
050: From Dentistry to Determination: Welcome to No Silver Spoons®
🎉 Milestone Episode Alert! 🎉Welcome to the 50th episode of what was once Dentistry Support The Podcast. Today, we celebrate growth, transformation, and a bold new direction as we unveil the rebrand of our podcast: ...
049: Starting Strong: First Day Advice for Front Office Roles
In this Episode. Sarah Beth Herman shares practical advice on avoiding common mistakes during your first day in a front office role, particularly in a dental practice. She emphasizes the importance of mental preparation and professionalism, off...