From Long Runs to Clean Homes: Orchard Cleaning Service in Traverse City with Evan Lefler

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In this episode of **Bullish on Business**, I sit down with **Evan Lefler**, a passionate runner and supporter of **Orchard Cleaning Services in Traverse City, Michigan**, which is founded and owned by his wife, **Erica Lefler**.

We talk about the **mindset of a runner** and how the same habits that drive Evan to keep logging miles—discipline, consistency, and grit—mirror the way Erica has built **Orchard Cleaning Services** into a trusted local brand serving Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, and Benzie counties. ([orchardcleaningservices.com][1])

Evan shares how their family approaches: * showing up for the **long game** in both running and business * supporting Erica's vision for a high-quality, eco-conscious cleaning company * creating a culture of reliability and care for every home and office Orchard serves --- ### In this episode, we talk about: *

How distance running shaped Evan's discipline, focus, and resilience * The parallels between training cycles and building a local service business * Erica's journey starting and growing **Orchard Cleaning Services** in Traverse City * What makes a cleaning company truly trustworthy in customers' eyes *

How Evan and Erica think about habits, health, family, and business growth * Their vision for the future of Orchard Cleaning Services and their life in northern Michigan --- ### About Orchard Cleaning Services (Traverse City, MI) **Orchard Cleaning Services** is a locally owned company in Traverse City, Michigan, founded and owned by **Erica Lefler**.

Her team provides: * Residential house cleaning * Move-in / move-out deep cleans * Rental / vacation property make-ready cleanings * Small office and commercial cleaning They focus on **eco-friendly, non-toxic professional products** and meticulous, consistent service so clients can enjoy a clean, healthy home or workspace.

👉 **Learn more or request a quote:** **Website:** [https://orchardcleaningservices.com](https://orchardcleaningservices.com) **Request a Quote:** [https://orchardcleaningservices.com/request-a-quote/](https://orchardcleaningservices.com/request-a-quote/) ([orchardcleaningservices.com][1]) --- ### Connect with Our Guest **Guest:** Evan Lefler **Business Featured:** Orchard Cleaning Services (owned by Erica Lefler) – Traverse City, MI * Website: [https://orchardcleaningservices.com](https://orchardcleaningservices.com) Connect with Rose & *Bullish on Business* **Host:** Rose Odette * **Book – *Charge Like a Bull***: [https://a.co/d/hF64gYh](https://a.co/d/hF64gYh) * **Book – *Lead Like a Lioness***: [https://a.co/d/hwEIYnk](https://a.co/d/hwEIYnk) * **Bullish on Business Podcast Playlist:** [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArqnhD6mjUatxYtD81uHVrqK-UfMtEfN&si=YXqprr8KHHu2tBvL](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArqnhD6mjUatxYtD81uHVrqK-UfMtEfN&si=YXqprr8KHHu2tBvL) * **Entrepreneurship & Innovation Academy:** [https://entrepreneurshipinnovation.com](https://entrepreneurshipinnovation.com) ---

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