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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 various tasks, Sarah shares five key principles for effective leadership: take care of people, kindness as part of the uniform, consistency builds trust, humility leads the room, and excellence starts small. She emphasizes that humility not only builds character but also forms the foundation for lasting success.

The episode includes a digital download titled 'Small Work Big Trust, the SBH Standard Reflection Pack' for listeners to implement these lessons in their own lives.

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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 89 marks a new beginning — one built on resilience, humility, and the truth that success doesn’t come from looking the part. It comes from learning through it.

Sarah Beth shares her early journey as a young leader, the painful mistakes that came with buying her first business, and the lessons that shaped her as one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership, mindset, and entrepreneurship.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, imposter syndrome, financial failure, or the pressure to keep it all together — this episode is for you.

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✨ How to lead when everything feels like it’s falling apart
💸 The real story behind buying a business and hitting bankruptcy
🧠 The science of failure: cognitive appraisal and nervous system leadership
💬 Why self-compassion is not soft — it’s strategic
⚙️ How to create smarter, steadier systems that help you recover faster
🩶 Why Keep Going is more than a phrase — it’s a mindset and a movement

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Sarah Beth Herman is a 5x CEO, generational leadership expert, author, and host of N

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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 all problems disappear. Sarah recounts her story of buying a hair salon in Denver in 2011, a venture that initially felt like a dream come true but quickly turned into a nightmare due to mismanagement and deceit. Despite ending in bankruptcy and significant personal loss, including the sale of her beloved MacBook Pro, this experience taught her invaluable lessons about leadership and perseverance. Now, as she announces the launch of season four of her series, she aims to provide support and resources to help other business owners 'keep going' through their darkest times. The series will include digital downloads, a private cohort, and a supportive community, emphasizing the importance of resilience in business.

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Sarah Beth Herman, CEO of Dentistry Support and host of No Silver Spoons, discusses the vulnerabilities of dental practices that rely too heavily on a single office manager. She shares insights from a California dental group and emphasizes the importance of building resilient systems that don't depend on 'heroic' efforts from one person. The episode covers practical steps for distributing tasks, improving process reliability, and protecting team members from burnout. Key points include cross-training staff, implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintaining efficiency in areas such as patient scheduling, treatment presentations, and insurance claim submissions. Herman provides actionable guidance and advocates for a disciplined approach to practice management, supported by a weekly dashboard review. Resources and further training are available to help dental practices implement these strategies.

References

CBInsights. (2024). The top 12 reasons startups fail. CB Insights. https://www.cbinsights.com/research/startup-failure-reasons-top

SCORE Association. (2023). The megaphone of Main Street: Small business jobs report. SCORE. https://www.score.org/resource/megaphone-main-street

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2023). Entrepreneurship and the U.S. economy. U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.bls.gov/bdm/entrepreneurship

U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (2023). Small business index Q3 2023. U.S. Chamber of Commerce. https://www.uschamber.com/small-business/small-business-index

American Psychological Association. (2022). Stress in America: The state of mental health in small business owners. APA. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress

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In the 86th episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' Sarah Beth Herman dives into the challenges dental business owners face when trying to scale their practices. She explains that the biggest hurdle isn't a lack of money but a lack of proper systems. Sarah highlights the issues that arise from expanding without a solid foundation, such as increased chaos and inefficiency. She shares how standardized processes, cloud-based systems, and focusing on high-value services are crucial for sustainable growth. Sarah also details how her company, Dentistry Support, assists practices in building these systems to scale smarter. She provides actionable steps for practice owners and stresses the importance of investing in systems to achieve consistency, stability, and profitability. The episode closes with an invitation to connect with Dentistry Support for personalized help.

References

AirPay Dental. (2025). Scaling smart: Operational pitfalls dental practices face as they grow. AirPay. https://airpay.dental/articles/scaling-smart-operational-pitfalls-dental-practices-face-as-they-grow

Curve Dental. (2025). Transitioning from a single office to a multi-location dental practice: Steps to success. Curve Dental. https://www.curvedental.com/dental-blog/transitioning-from-single-to-multi-location-office

DEO Dental Group. (2024). Ultimate guide: Scaling your dental practice to 20+ locations. DEO Dental Group. https://deodentalgroup.com/ultimate-guide-scaling-dental-practice-20-plus-locations

GoSensei. (2024). Growing your dental practice: A guide to managing multiple locations. Sensei Cloud. https://gosensei.com/blogs/news/growing-your-dental-practice-a-guide-to-managing-multiple-locations

Leune, S. (2025). How to grow a dental practice: Strategy for building a multi-location dental business. Scott Leune.

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In this episode, Sarah Beth Herman discusses the decline of common courtesy and its implications for workplace culture and leadership. She shares a personal story about a simple act of kindness and how it highlighted the importance of courtesy as a fundamental leadership strategy. Sarah Beth emphasizes that culture is demonstrated through everyday interactions rather than mission statements. She provides a six-step framework for coaching employees to meet expectations and describes a practical example where she revamps her team's approach to overcome a challenging week. The episode concludes with a five-day reset plan to enhance courtesy within teams and solidify a culture of kindness, clarity, and accountability.

Reference:

Cuddy, A. (2012, November 19). First impressions: The science of meeting people. Wired. https://www.wired.com/2012/11/amy-cuddy-first-impressions

Fiske, S. T., Cuddy, A. J. C., Glick, P., & Xu, J. (2002). A model of (often mixed) stereotype content: Competence and warmth respectively follow from perceived status and competition. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 82(6), 878–902. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.82.6.878

Porath, C., & Pearson, C. (2013, January). The price of incivility. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2013/01/the-price-of-incivility

Andersson, L. M., & Pearson, C. M. (1999). Tit for tat? The spiraling effect of incivility in the workplace. Academy of Management Review, 24(3), 452–471. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.1999.2202131

Totterdell, P., Hershcovis, M. S., Niven, K., Reich, T. C., & Stride, C. (2012). Can employees be emotionally drained by witnessing incivility directed toward coworkers? A diary study. Work & Stress, 26(1), 84–100. https://doi.org/10.1080/02678373.2012.657541

Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218–226.

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In this episode of "No Silver Spoons", host Sarah Beth Herman delves into the concept of manifestation as a leadership discipline, emphasizing its grounding in neuroscience and practical application. Sarah shares her journey from financial desperation to business success and explains how acting with belief and intention can rewire the brain to achieve desired outcomes. She discusses the impact of repetition and self-directed neuroplasticity on leadership behaviors, providing actionable steps for listeners to integrate these practices into their daily routines. Sarah also highlights the importance of receiving success confidently and creating a leadership identity rooted in sufficiency and trust. Throughout the episode, she offers personalized mentoring options and directs viewers to additional resources on her websites.

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In this episode of 'No Silver Spoons,' host Sarah Beth Herman, a seasoned entrepreneur and business mentor, opens up about her personal journey from struggle to success. She shares how she turned moments of desperation into opportunities by leveraging neuroscience principles like neuroplasticity and the Reticular Activating System (RAS). Sarah recounts her challenging times in 2014, where she started building her business from scratch, emphasizing the importance of combining mindset, method, and action to achieve goals. She offers listeners practical advice on writing and visualizing goals, the science behind these techniques, and how to take consistent, aligned actions. The episode also includes valuable resources and ends with actionable steps for the week, encouraging listeners to introspect and apply these methods in their lives.

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