Guide to Genius Academy
Start Your Business
the Smart Way
A Beginner-Friendly Course to Help You Turn Your Idea Into a Real Business
Learn how to choose your business idea, create your offer, organize your money, and launch with more confidence — step by step.
About This Course
Starting a Business Does Not
Have to Feel Confusing
Where do I even start?
How do I know if my idea is good?
How do I price what I offer?
What do I need to set up legally?
How do I get my first customer?
This course breaks the process down into simple steps so beginners can move from idea to action with clarity and confidence.
Students will learn the basic foundations of starting a business — including mindset, choosing an idea, understanding their audience, creating an offer, pricing, branding, bookkeeping basics, and launching.
Who This Is For
This Course Is Perfect For You
What You'll Learn
Inside This Course
Course Curriculum
10 Modules to Take You From
Idea to Launch
Each module is designed to be simple, clear, and actionable. No business jargon — just practical steps you can follow at your own pace.
Business Mindset
Learn how to stop overthinking and start thinking like a business owner. Overcome fear, confusion, and procrastination so you can take real action.
Choose Your Business Idea
Learn how to choose a business idea based on your skills, interests, and experience — and validate it before you invest time or money.
Know Your Audience
Learn who your business is for, what problem you help solve, and why your ideal customer would pay for what you offer.
Create Your Offer
Turn your idea into a simple product or service people can understand and buy. Learn how to package your value clearly.
Business Name, Brand & Message
Create a clear business name, brand message, and professional presence that attracts the right customers.
Business Setup Basics
Learn basic setup steps including business structure education, EIN basics, business banking, and separating personal and business money.
Pricing & Profit Basics
Learn how to price your offer, understand your expenses, think about profit, and value your time as a business owner.
Simple Bookkeeping Basics
Learn how to track income, expenses, receipts, mileage, subscriptions, supplies, and business activity in a simple, organized way.
Launch Your Business
Create a simple launch plan using your website, social media, email list, and first offer — and get your business in front of real people.
30-Day Business Starter Plan
Follow a simple, step-by-step 30-day action plan to move from idea to business — with clear daily and weekly milestones.
What's Included
Everything in the Course
The Approach
Three Things This Course Helps You Do
Clarify Your Idea
Stop second-guessing and start with a clear business idea, a defined audience, and an offer people can actually buy.
Build the Foundation
Set up your business the right way — name, brand, pricing, bookkeeping basics, and the money habits that matter from day one.
Launch With Confidence
Follow a simple 30-day plan to go from idea to launch — with clear steps, worksheets, and a roadmap that actually makes sense.
Pricing
Simple, One-Time Pricing
Start Your Business the Smart Way
Intro Price
One-time payment · Lifetime access
- Step-by-step video lessons
- Business startup workbook
- Business idea worksheet
- Ideal customer worksheet
- Offer builder worksheet
- Pricing worksheet
- Income and expense tracker
- 30-day business starter plan
- Self-paced lifetime access
Free Resource
Download the Free Business Starter Checklist
Not ready to enroll yet? Start with the free checklist.
The Business Starter Checklist walks you through the first steps of starting a business — from choosing your idea to setting up your basics. Enter your email to receive the free checklist and updates from Guide to Genius Academy.
About the Instructor
Meet Your Guide
Maddy K. Books is the creator of Guide to Genius, a brand focused on books, business, learning, personal growth, and practical money skills.
With over 28 years of experience in tax, accounting, business-to-business services, personal taxes, and business management, Maddy teaches in a simple, beginner-friendly way — no jargon, no judgment.
Guide to Genius Academy was created for people who want clear steps, practical tools, and encouragement without feeling overwhelmed.
28+
Years of experience in tax, accounting & business management
"Her goal is to help everyday people feel more confident about business, money, taxes, online income, and building a better future."
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Begin?
Stop Overthinking.
Start Building.
Join Start Your Business the Smart Way and take the first step toward creating your business with confidence.
Important Disclaimer
This course is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not replace professional legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Business rules, tax laws, and requirements may change. Students are responsible for reviewing their own situation and consulting a qualified professional when needed. Guide to Genius Academy does not guarantee business success, income results, or financial outcomes. Results are not guaranteed.