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
121 episodes
Season 5: Episode 121: The Call I Didn’t Expect—and the Faithfulness That Built It
Sarah Beth Herman explains that major “arrival” moments are not what create momentum; they are evidence of long-term faithfulness shown through keeping promises, leading with integrity, consistency without feedback, and making values-aligned de...
Season 5: Episode 120: Ethical Dentistry: Money, Signatures, and Trust
Sarah Beth, CEO of Dentistry Support, responds to reactions to episode 119 about her family being pressured and told they couldn’t leave a dental office without paying $1,460, arguing the root issue isn’t insurance or a signed treatment plan bu...
Season 5: Episode 119: They Wouldn’t Let My Family Leave Until They Paid $1,460
Sarah Beth, CEO of Dentistry Support, shares a personal story about referring her financially struggling family to a trusted dental office with a state aid plan, after clearly instructing the front office to pre-authorize care and call her for ...
Season 5: Episode 118: Leaders Go First
Sarah Beth Herman, CEO of Dentistry Support and host of No Silver Spoons, explains her leadership philosophy of “leaders go first” in responsibility, honesty, accountability, steadiness, and learning—especially when facing criticism, mistakes, ...
Season 5: Episode 117: The Real Reason Your Dental Practice Feels Heavy
Sarah Beth Herman, CEO of Dentistry Support, explains that businesses feel “heavy” not because people are failing but because systems are inefficient, and encourages leaders to prioritize improved efficiency over perfection. She notes that push...
Season 5: Episode 116: Unpopular Interview Advice from a CEO Who Has Interviewed Over 1,000 People
In this episode of No Silver Spoons, Sarah Beth Herman — MBA, 5x CEO, and 8-figure entrepreneur — shares her executive perspective on interviewing after conducting more than 1,000 interviews throughout her career.From hirin...
Season 5: Episode 115: What Happens When Your Dental Front Office Finally Gets the Support It Needs
In the previous episode of No Silver Spoons, we talked about one of the biggest operational misconceptions in dentistry:The belief that front office teams need to be perfect in order for a practice to run smoothly.Bu...
Season 5: Episode 114: Efficiency Over Perfection: The Front Office Problem Every Dental Practice Is Ignoring
Host Sarah Beth Herman argues that dentistry’s biggest operational misunderstanding is expecting perfection from front office teams in systems not designed for it, creating stress, frustration, and lost profitability. She says dentistry has a s...
Season 5: Episode 112: Your Revenue Starts at the phones
Host Sarah Beth Herman discusses why phone skills and customer service are critical in dentistry, calling the phones the “front door” to revenue, culture, and patient experience. Drawing on her 2017 role as chief of training and talent developm...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...