New to this and need advice

ok, I am new to this job. I need some advice on how to proceed and get the most out of it. I also can be a push over so I need lingo that will let them know my time is money. I have a potential date and he wants to meet up. I at first messaged him back on Telegram letting him know that I was excited to meet him and what was he thinking as far as the date goes. I wanted to conversationally get out of him .... How long, What the date consisted of like just a date of dinner and drinks too because that changes things, how long et. I gave him a text now number as well to contact me on but I just noticed a text came through on my regular phone. He stated that he would be in the area and wanted to set something up. I said "yes, what were you thinking. Then a text on my regular phone came though asking if I can talk. I haven't responded. What should I do or how should I proceed as chatting is well.... My time is money but how do I say this or what do I say. I have boundary issues in real life and I don't want this to bleed in to this and before you know it I m chatting, texting and no compensation ever occu