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No Silver Spoons®074: The Science of NegativitySend us a textIn 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 critical role of positive work environments. Citing research, Herman explains how negativity hampers productivity and creativity, and provides practical advice on assertive communication and delegation. This episode offers a compelling look into th...2025-06-2315 minNo Silver Spoons®073: The Science of Letting Go: How Peace Fuels Growth in Business and LifeSend us a textIn 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, but about being rooted. She shares compelling stories and research to illustrate the benefits of trusting one's intuition and disengaging from destructive connections. Sarah urges listeners to embrace peace as a strategic business...2025-06-1615 minNo Silver Spoons®072: Positive on Purpose: Why Passive Mindsets Keep You Broke and BitterSend us a textIn 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 transforms lives. With actionable steps and insights, she advocates for proactivity, resilience, and celebrating small wins to overcome fear and inaction. Sarah Beth concludes by urging listeners to protect...2025-06-0915 minNo Silver Spoons®071: Leverage the Rules: Stop Waiting, Start Trading What You HaveSend us a text 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 your comfort zone and being open to changing old habits and beliefs. She also offers practical tips like taking stock of your current resources, explo...2025-06-0217 minNo Silver Spoons®070: Creating Urgency Without Causing AnxietySend us a textIn 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 mismanaged, it can lead to stress, burnout, and disengagement.She offers practical strategies for fostering healthy momentum, including setting clear expectations, offering context before giving direction...2025-05-2616 minNo Silver Spoons®069: Marrying Two Worlds: Virtual Support & The Modern Dental OfficeSend us a textIn 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 visible. Sarah Beth reflects on moments when she stayed offline, not out of fear, but out of honesty with herself. She challenges the idea that vulnerability has to be public to be valid and emphasizes that creators don’t owe their audience constant access. Through personal insight, this episode is a gentle reminder that pr...2025-05-1918 minNo Silver Spoons®068: Scaling the Right WaySend us a textIn 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-centered way.Support the showSOCIALS:No Silver Spoons®: InstagramDentistry Support: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedinThe Dental Collaborative: FacebookSarah Beth Herman: LinkedIn | Personal Bio | LinksFree Training for Dental OfficesResources Mentioned:➤ Harvard Business Review: Autonomy & Job Satisfaction➤ ScienceDirect: Psychology of Scaling...2025-05-1221 minNo Silver Spoons®067: When Growth Feels LonelySend us a textIn 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 isolation that comes with personal and professional growth. Sarah Beth shares her own experiences with comparison and the importance of maintaining boundaries to protect mental health. She highlights how strategic solitude, rather than endless networking, can lead to genuine clarity and focus. Through personal anecdotes and supported by brain science, the episode emphasizes the value of...2025-05-0517 minNo Silver Spoons®066: Part 3 Dental InsuranceSend us a textIn 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 reimbursement models, and increased claim complexity. Sarah emphasizes the importance of thorough verification, smart claim submissions, and structured follow-ups to avoid costly mistakes. She provides actionable advice on building a robust verification system, educating patients, and streamlining the billing process. The episode also covers the importance of understanding non-standard policy clauses and offers tips for effective patient communication...2025-04-2820 min
Blueprint to Breakthrough®'s Podcast017: Executing Your Blueprint: The Final MMM EpisodeSend us a textIn this concluding episode of Moneymaker Monday, Sarah Beth Herman addresses the audience with a strong message about celebrating accomplishments and focusing on execution. She highlights the intensive 16-week journey of personal and business development, urging listeners to pause and acknowledge their growth. Sarah offers strategic advice for finalizing and implementing plans, emphasizing the power of sustainability and consistent vision. She encourages setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and building effective systems. Sarah also reminds her audience of the importance of accountability and executing the blueprint they've created to bridge the gap between goals and...2025-04-2806 minNo Silver Spoons®065: Part 2 Dental InsuranceSend us a textIn 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, downgrades, coordination of benefits, and fee capping. Sarah Beth also points out common patterns that lead to claim denials and provides practical tips to avoid these pitfalls. Covering details like verifying coverage frequency, handling primary and secondary insurances correctly, and ensuring all necessary attachments are included, she offers strategies to ensure faster and cleaner payments. This episode...2025-04-2118 minNo Silver Spoons®064: 2025 Dental Insurance MistakesSend us a textIn 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 CDT codes, verifying umbrella plans, and maintaining a structured follow-up schedule for claim statuses. Through real-life examples, Sarah highlights how outdated codes and verification mistakes can lead to costly claim denials. She also stresses the need for ongoing staff training and accurate documentation. Sarah reassures dental practices that help is available and encourages them to take proactive steps to...2025-04-1417 minNo Silver Spoons®063: The Invisible Ceiling: Breaking Limiting Beliefs in LeadershipSend us a textIn 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 environment, Sarah Beth highlights how mental toughness and staying true to your leadership purpose can carry you through the chaos. She challenges the common idea of burnout, arguing that when you're driven by grit, it’s not something you even consider. Instead, she points out that the real roadblocks for many leaders are li...2025-04-0719 min