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No Silver Spoons®078: Before You Spend a Dime on AdsSend us a textIn 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 effective systems can lead to sustainable growth without immediate ad spend. Sarah emphasizes the importance of understanding one's business, auditing current systems, and building from a firm foundation...2025-07-2119 minNo Silver Spoons®077: Lost People ≠ Bad: Retention Is a Leadership Problem (and Opportunity)Send us a textIn 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 emotional connection and transformational leadership. She outlines four key areas where retention often breaks down: disjointed onboarding, lack of personal connection, weak feedback systems, and poor narrative control. Sarah Beth advocates for an...2025-07-1421 minNo Silver Spoons®076: Closing the Loop: Mastering Task Delegation and Reception for Effective CollaborationSend us a textIn 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 personal anecdote about assembling a grill. She advises on identifying 'green flag' and 'red flag' behaviors for both leaders and task receivers, encouraging listeners to enhance their leadership skills through...2025-07-0715 minNo Silver Spoons®075: Automation in DentistrySend us a textIn 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 rather than replaces the human workforce, enhancing efficiency, reducing errors, and improving the patient experience. The episode includes a special ‘automation readiness checklist’ to help dental practices evaluate their current systems and identify areas for improvement.2025-06-3019 minNo 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 min