I'm very confused on how to start the actual assignment. When I go to salesforce and click on the 9 dot squre in the top left corner, I type in Max and two things pop up: MaxForce.com and Max Labs Grader. I am currently on Max Labs Grader and I don't see any buttons to start the the lab to attempt the steps. All it shows is how to grade the lab, but not how to start it. Am I missing something? Is there a specific button to start the assignment? If it helps, I purchased the Pitch Package for max labs for $19.99.

Ok, just go cick on the little gear on the upper right, by the bell, and it will drop a menu with the top option being "Setup". Click "Setup" (NOT "Service Setup") and you will be on the main page where you can start with Step 1 of the Lab 1a assignment.
Let me know, ok?